France, II Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive the Navy declared him to

the Navy declared him to be deceased

ball finials on the tips of the star points

Engagement ensued as our mission made for base

the reverse centre inscribed in Gothic characters FÜR TREUE DIENSTE BEI DER FAHNE (FOR LOYAL SERVICE UNDER THE FLAG)

with only very minimal enamel loss St

France, II Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive the Navy declared him to(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, initials "V H" hand engraved on the edge, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Italian Campaign 1859 was established by Napoleon III, following the 1859 French campaign in Italy