Libeartion of Venice Medal
Item
Title (Dublin Core)
Libeartion of Venice Medal
Description (Dublin Core)
The (recto) obverse part of this bronze medal bears the inscription "ITALIAN INDEPENDENCE" framing in a circle the winged Lion of Saint Marc (symbol of the Republic of Venice) seated on his right; The back part (verso) reverse bears the inscription VESSILLO DI VITTORIA 1848 framing a trifoliate cross. The medal was awarded for the liberation of Venice from the Austrians (1848). Owned by Ulisse Cantoni (1821-1909), of the Zambeccari Battalion.
It was meant to hang on a yellow and red (color of Venice's flag) silk ribbon.
It was meant to hang on a yellow and red (color of Venice's flag) silk ribbon.
Type (Dublin Core)
en
Medal
Subject (Dublin Core)
Liberation of Venice 1848
Date (Dublin Core)
1848
Medium (Dublin Core)
Mint Bronze
Silk
Extent (Dublin Core)
3 cm (D)
Publisher (Dublin Core)
Provenance (Dublin Core)
License (Dublin Core)
Contributor (Dublin Core)
Lucia Pigozzo