Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The straps are adjusted with

The straps are adjusted with functional silvered zink buckles

On August 30

each measuring 37 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

an unknown cross insignia

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The straps are adjusted with(Medaglia per i militari e funzionari, che rimasero fedeli al Duca). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, engraver marked "C. RADNITZKY" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting and light contact marks overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on September 24, 1863 and was awarded to "soldiers and