Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Italian Unification, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Because the Merchant Marine was

Because the Merchant Marine was not considered a branch of the Armed Forces

Die-stamped copper

silver star replacing five bronze stars on a replacement ribbon

his three-gun troop

Secretary of War at the lower left and the signature of President and Commander-in-Chief Harry S

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For Italian Unification, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Because the Merchant Marine wasMedaglia a ricordo dell'Unit d'Italia. Instituted in 1883. Type II. (1848 1918 Issue) In bronze, engraver marked "MARIO NELLI INC." and "C. RIVALTA MOD." on the obverse, marked "CBC" on the reverse, measuring 31. 8 mm in diameter, edge nicks, original ribbon, near extremely fine.