Commemorative Medal of the Battle of Solferino 1859 - Italian Independence Wars WW2 HJ memorabilia and the Victory Medal

and the Victory Medal

some blackened finish losses

Edge frayed

The scroll below bears the Gaelic regimental motto “CUIDICH ‘N RIGH”

Commemorative Medal of the Battle of Solferino 1859 - Italian Independence Wars WW2 HJ memorabilia and the Victory MedalAn original commemorative medal for the Battle of Solferino, fought on 22 June 1859 during the Second Italian War of Independence. 24 mm stamped bronze obverse featuring the busts of Napoleon III & Victor Emmanuel II. Reverse "GUERRE DINDEPENDANCE DITALIE" around the edge, centrally "BATAILLE DE SOLFERINO GAGNEE LE 22 JUIN 1859" Age tones, softening of features, edge and surface contact marks, a 1 mm shallow hole to the reverse, later replacement