1870 by the Provisional Government of Rome and awarded to those who took part in the defence and liberation of Rome from 1849 to 1870
constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire and measuring 115 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)
and well known publisher John Murray
he shifted to H
his general health declared to be "good"
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Clasp, Bronze Grade, By Friedrich Linden Auction 1870 by the Provisional Government(Nahkampfspange in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed zink, the obverse with a national eagle and a bayonet and hand grenade in the centerpiece, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the left and right sides, and with four oak leaves and two acorns on each side, the reverse plain, with a square magnetic back plate, reverse with horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch, marked with logo of maker Friedrich Linden,