Italy (Kingdom). A Black Brigade Skull Badge United Republic of obverse illustrating a large number

obverse illustrating a large number "7" surrounded by the inscription "LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE" and a cross

1878 during the reign of Tsar Alexander II

returning to service two days later

although only 22 years old at the time

Footnote: The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of knighthood founded 1520-1545 by two brothers belonging to the Angeli Comneni family and is currently bestowed by the former royal House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as heirs of the Farnese

Italy (Kingdom). A Black Brigade Skull Badge United Republic of obverse illustrating a large numberIn die stamped silver, unmarked, measuring 22 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine.