A 1849 Defense Of Rome Medal Auction later becoming a Sergeant

later becoming a Sergeant

on original ribbon and Commemorative Medal for the Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty: in bronze

inside lid with dedication to Oberstleutuant Franz Liebhard

All communication with the rear had been cut and enemy shelling had destroyed all of 6 Platoon's bunkers

A 1849 Defense Of Rome Medal Auction later becoming a SergeantA 1849 Defense of Rome Medal in bronze, very crisp detail, 32. 5 mm, original ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: During the Revolutionary War in Italy, Pope Pius IX was forced to leave Rome. French, Austrian, Spanish and other troops came to aid besieged Rome and restored the Pope in the Vatican.