Italy States, Sardinia. A Campaign Crimean War Medal By Ferrarris C.1856 GTRexclude chipping in the black enamels

chipping in the black enamels along the bottom edge

with unsharpened edges and having a semi-sharp tip

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN GERMANY’S PROTECTION”)

displaying the initials VDA in white enamel

SOMALIA (in nickel-silver

Italy States, Sardinia. A Campaign Crimean War Medal By Ferrarris C.1856 GTRexclude chipping in the black enamelsIn 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