Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce Newly Listed topped by a layer of

topped by a layer of white wool

the obverse bearing the left facing profile of Gustaf V

The Medal was also awarded to French troops who fought alongside British forces in the Crimea War

marked "L/57"

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce Newly Listed topped by a layer of(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