World Medals, Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878), celebrations in Milan for the plebiscite of 2 October 1870 and the annexation of Rome and Lazio to the Kingdom of Italy, silver medal, 1870, by F. Broggi and L. Seregni, sun rises behind Italia who holds shield of Savoy, wolf and twins to her r., St. Peter's beyond, ITALIAM LAETO SOCII CLAMORE SALVTANT, rev. legend in 8 lines within wreath, MILANO E IL SVO TERRITORIO..., 62mm., a little scuffed, nearly extremely fine, scarce in silver
Following the Capture of Rome on 20 September 1870, Rome and Lazio were annexed to the Kingdom of Italy on 2 October and the Italian Parliament was moved to Rome in 1871.