Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare Awarded To “Colson, J.e. Chef D’escadron D’état-Major.”, C.1857 Auction Archive missing its swing bar suspension

missing its swing bar suspension with clasp and ribbon

the obverse consisting of a shield with an Austrian flag scheme

Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a blackened leather strap with functional magnetic metal snap button for belt suspension

and slight soiling is visible to the interior liner

the cover with a black ink inscription of “STATUTEN DES KÖNIGLICH SÄCHSISCHEN ALBRECHTS-ORDENS VOM 31

Italy, Kingdom. An Al Valore Militare Awarded To “Colson, J.e. Chef D’escadron D’état-Major.”, C.1857 Auction Archive missing its swing bar suspensionMedal in die struck solid silver, 33 mm, stamped F. G on the obverse. The reverse inscription is dedicated to Colson, J. E. Chef descadron dtat major. In very fine condition. Footnote: This Medal was founded by Charles Albert, King of Sardinia in 1833. It was awarded to military personnel of all ranks for extraordinary valour and courage in wartime. This Medal was awarded to Chef dEscadron of the General Staff, Joseph Emile Colson, for valour in the