Medal For The Defence Of Rome, 1849 GTRexclude It is notable for being

It is notable for being the last major naval battle in history to be fought entirely with sailing ships

Measuring 23 mm x 70 mm

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the CVSM clasp in its packet of issue

Medal For The Defence Of Rome, 1849 GTRexclude It is notable for beingMedal for the Defence of Rome, 1849 Bronze gilt, very crisp detail, 32. 5 mm, original triangular ribbon, near mint. Footnote: During the Revoulutionary War in Italy, Pope Pius IX was forced to leave Rome. French, Austrian, Spanish and other troops came to aid besieged Rome and restored the Pope in the Vatican.