Medal For The Defence Of Rome, 1849 GTRexclude while the WWII Stars and

while the WWII Stars and Medals have original ribbons and are unnamed

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

the CVSM clasp in its packet of issue

three "Rookies" at Long Branch Camp

Medal For The Defence Of Rome, 1849 GTRexclude while the WWII Stars andMedal 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.