Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive The promotion to Oberst (Colonel)

The promotion to Oberst (Colonel) followed on December 1

a small partially pleated pocket on the right thigh

leading to the formation of a varicocele

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

measuring 410 mm (across shoulders)

Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive The promotion to Oberst (Colonel)(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.