The toss (estrazione) was public and taken by mandamento, before the presence of those who were recorded in the lists, and it determined the order in which they had to be recruited by the Council of Leva of the circondario. At the Council of Leva of the circondario a physical exam was taken, to approve their ability to go to the military service. Who didn’t assist to the Council of Leva of the circondario was considered renitente (rebel) and persecuted by the law.
Once reached the number of members required in every mandamento, the following young men in the list were applied to the “second category”; it is, in the Provincial military legion. It explains how the good luck of being rewarded with a high number gave them the possibility of being physically examined when the recruiting for the first category was already closed. The exceeding number of recruits was incorporated to the second category, and they made a brief military training, being available to fight in case of belic conflict.
From 1862 the Council of Leva of the Circondario started to make another lists: the liste di estrazione, where the names of young men were recorded according to the order of number obtained in the military toss.
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Under the liste de leva (which I understand), this site talks about toss estrazione (which seems more complete information), but Im not sure what it means, especially if I decide to ask for it ...? Its confusing and Im not sure what exactly to ask for. I appreciate any input you may have.