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

measuring 410 mm (across shoulders)

the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted wire

leading to the formation of a varicocele

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.