Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare, Silver Grade, French Issue, C.1859 Auction two chevrons

two chevrons

all four sides trimmed with twisted silver bullion cord

The reverse reads: Kociok

Gold Grade Medal - Two-piece construction

Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare, Silver Grade, French Issue, C.1859 Auction two chevronsType 1d for French Troops in the War Against Austria 1859. In silver, without engraver mark, un named, measuring 33. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The award began as the Order of Military Valour, established by Vittorio Amedeo III in 1793. It had fallen into disuse during the Napoleonic era and was revived on April 1, 1815 by Vittorio Emanuele I, who subsequently repealed the institution a few months later, on