ITALY - ITALIE Naples and the Two Sicilies, Ferdinand II (1830-1859). Medal (closed galvanotypes), tribute to Queen Maria Theresa, by L. Arnaud 1858, Naples. Av. MARIA TERESA D'AUSTRIA REGINA DEL REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE. Diademed bust right; signature L. ARNAUD FECE. Rv. Within a wreath formed by an oak branch and a laurel branch: A MARIA TERESA REGINA / SPECCHIO DELLE MADRI CRISTIANE / MODELLO D'OGNI VIRTÙ / CONSORTE DILETTISSIMA / DI FERDINANDO II. / RE DEL REGNO DELLE DUE SICILIE / MDCCCLVIII and in the exergue signature L. ARNAUD INC. D'Auria 252 - Ricciardi 216 ; Bronze - 668,75 g - 147 mm - 12 h Spectacular medal made by two welded electrotypes. Attractive shiny brown patina. Minor graffiti on the reverse. A superb piece.