Italy, Kingdom. A First War Orphans Of War Badge Auction Instituted 1853

Instituted 1853

A Miniature Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick

Black Beaches 1 and 2 made up the southern shore of the island and were not used

as evidenced by the message to the Division: "I congratulate you on the good work done last night

Italy, Kingdom. A First War Orphans Of War Badge Auction Instituted 1853In bronze with green enamels, maker marked "F. M. LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO VIA BRONZETTI 25" on the reverse, illustrating a seated cloaked woman comforting a boy holding a downward pointing sword in his hands against his chest, inscribed "ORFANO DI GUERRA" with branches of laurel leaves below the figures, framed by a wreath in green enamels, measuring 30 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), horizontal pinback,