Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars & Unification, Canzani United Republic of A mixed lot of nine

A mixed lot of nine miniature awards and decorations

and two others who were serving during the war: George Cornelius Luiz (who was serving aboard the Tambor-class diesel-electric submarine USS Tambor (SS-198) and the Cleveland-class light cruiser USS Wilkes-Barre (CL-103)) and John Celestine Luiz (who was serving aboard the destroyer tender USS Dixie (AD-14) and the Balao-class submarine USS Carp (SS/AGSS/IXSS-338)

on a wreath of thistles

It was a cruise down the Rhine river

encircled by a white enamel wright with laurel leaf depictions

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Italian Independence Wars & Unification, Canzani United Republic of A mixed lot of nine1 Clasp 1866, for the War with Austria. In silver, engraver marked "CANZANI" on the obverse, measuring 31. 8 mm in diameter, original ribbon, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the Italian Independence Wars and Unification was instituted on March 4, 1865 by Royal Decree No. 2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns for the independence of Italy. This medal replaced all other previously granted medals, except the Crimea,