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Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of medals to Garibaldi's veterans in the Grand Square, Naples, 1860. Italian soldiers are decorated. Nearly the last act of Garibaldi, before closing his career, for the time, in Italy was to assist at the ceremony of presenting the commemorative medal to the chosen band that landed with him at Marsala on the 11th of May last. They mustered on that day 1080, but of these only 426 survived to receive the decoration. The presentation took place in the Largo del Palazzo on the 4th November. The Hungarian cavalry, a noble-looking set of fellows, were in front of the palace. There were red-jackets, too, on the three sides of the square, and nearly in the centre was seated Garibaldi, together with a number of ladies of high rank, and the deputation from the municipality of Palermo, all on painted chairs, whilst two or three common wooden tables placed before them bear all the trays full of medals, and another the register of the names...As they were called the men came up through two files of their countrymen, and the Duchess Verdura pinned on a medal to their breasts'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph depicts a significant moment in Italian history: the Presentation of Medals to Garibaldi's Veterans in the Grand Square of Naples, in 1860. The image captures the solemnity and grandeur of the occasion as Italian soldiers receive their well-deserved decorations for their role in the Expedition of the Thousand, led by Giuseppe Garibaldi. Garibaldi, a legendary figure in Italian history, is seen seated amongst high-ranking ladies and dignitaries, including the Duchess Verdura. Surrounded by red-jacketed soldiers and the Hungarian cavalry, the scene exudes a sense of pride and accomplishment. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms, approach the tables in front of Garibaldi and the dignitaries to receive their medals, a symbol of their bravery and sacrifice. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the Expedition of the Thousand, a pivotal moment in Italian unification. The soldiers in the image were part of the original 1080 men who landed with Garibaldi at Marsala on May 11, 1860. However, only 426 of these brave men survived to receive the decoration. The ceremony took place on November 4, 1860, in the Largo del Palazzo, Naples. The photograph, taken from the "Illustrated London News" of 1860, is a testament to the heroism and determination of Garibaldi and his soldiers, who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. The image captures the essence of a proud and united Italy, a nation that had finally come together after years of struggle and strife.
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