Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive with small decoration of the

with small decoration of the First Class Military Merit Cross (with silver swords)

Northern Irish Division on 1st of January 1885

The promotion to Oberst (Colonel) followed on December 1

The miniature is equally constructed of in bronze

Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive with small decoration of the(Medaglia per le truppe che avevano restaurato sovranita pontificia). Instituted in 1849. Type I with Engraver Mark "N. C." In blackened bronze, engraver marked "N. C." on the obverse, measuring 31. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact, near extremely fine.