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Vatican, Second Empire (1852–1870).
See original version (French)
50
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Vatican, Second Empire (1852–1870).
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
Vatican, Second Empire (1852–1870).
PRO PETRI SEDE medal, known as the Castelfidardo medal (military merit). Established on 12 November 1860 by Pope Pius IX following the defeat of the Papal troops at the Battle of Castelfidardo during the Risorgimento wars.
Silver-plated model with swivel bail, good-quality period ribbon 28 mm wide.
Diameter 39 mm.
Accompanied by a British (?) medal of a religious nature bearing the motto ‘quis nos separabit caritate christi’. Silver-plated metal. Complete with its ribbon. Presented in its period case.
Diameter 2.8 cm.
(Signs of wear and minor handling marks; in good condition).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0026376 - 212
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