Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity surrounding two bands of dark

surrounding two bands of dark brown threaded piping

but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole

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

topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves

Italy, Modena. An Distinguished Service Medal, Ii Class Bronze Grade, Very Scarce certificate_of_authenticity surrounding two bands of dark(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