Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Auction marked C M Weishaupt &

marked C M Weishaupt & Söhne

the First World War Merit Cross

measuring 110 mm (w) x 63 mm (h)

with paper backing (detached)

the reverse inscribed “Deutsche Verdienstmedaille” in block letters

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Unification Of Italy, Type Ii (1848-1918) Auction marked C M Weishaupt &(Medaglia a ricordo dell'Unit d'Italia). Instituted in 1883, revised in 1922. In bronze, maker marked "MARIO NELLI INC." and engraver marked "C. RIVALTA MOD." on the obverse, marked "CBC" on the reverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 38. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, bruised, light contact, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Type II version of the Commemorative Medal for the Unification of Italy was instituted on January