France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive the other is bronze gilt

the other is bronze gilt

30 mm x 31 mm and 30

constructed of a thick wooden sole secured to heavy pieces of leather with hobnails

meeting an equal number of metallic hooks on the left to ensure a flush fit with the wearer’s neck

France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive the other is bronze gilt(Mdaille commmorative de la campagne d'Italie de 1859). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked "BARRE" on the obverse, hallmarked on the reverse of the integral suspension, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, contact marks, surface wear, replacement ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Italian Campaign 1859 was established by Napoleon III, following the 1859 French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of