Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity of very fine quality make

of very fine quality make by "DITTA CRAVANZOLA E

On the morning of March 1

reverse arms engraved 167446

inscribed “Den 18 October 1861” (“The 18th of October 1861”)

McKee was a recipient of the Douglas Gold Medal in 1896 (the Douglas Gold Medal was founded by Sir Howard Douglas

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity of very fine quality make(Medaglia per i militari e funzionari, che rimasero fedeli al Duca). Instituted in 1863. In bronze, engraver marked "C. RADNITZKY" on the obverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, edge nicks, spotting and light contact marks overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on September 24, 1863 and was awarded to "soldiers and