Italy States, Sardinia. A Campaign Crimean War Medal By Ferrarris C.1856 United Republic of 5 cm to hold the

5 cm to hold the hooked belt catch (which is stamped with the number “40”)

for valuable services rendered in connection with the war

East medal marked "65"

while the contrasting collar is constructed of hunter-green wool

Constructed silvered tombac with very fine details

Italy States, Sardinia. A Campaign Crimean War Medal By Ferrarris C.1856 United Republic of 5 cm to hold theIn silver, obverse illustrating a facing left portrait of Victorio Emanuele II, inscribed by his name above, the reverse with inscription CRIMEA 1855 1856, engraver's mark G. FERRARRIS, measuring 36. 23 mm (w) x 41. 05 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), light contact, accompanied by original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal was instituted by Victor Emmanuel II to commemorate the Crimea War and to reward all Sardinian participants of the