Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive nickel plated steel double claw

nickel plated steel double claw belt keeper

the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted wire

with small decoration of the First Class Military Merit Cross (with silver swords)

inscribed "DETEKTIV' above and "MAGYAR RENDŐRSEG" below

measuring 410 mm (across shoulders)

Vatican. A Medal For Troops Which Had Restored Papal Sovereignty,C.1900 Archive nickel plated steel double claw(Medaglia per le truppe che avevano restaurato sovranita pontificia). Instituted in 1849. Type I with Engraver Mark "N. C." In blackened bronze, engraver marked "N. C." on the obverse, measuring 31. 8 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very light contact, near extremely fine.