COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN second type, created in 1859, Second Empire. 28060
Round in silver, representing on the obverse the effigy of the Emperor crowned with laurel, framed by the legend “NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR”, signed “BARRE”. On the reverse, inscription “ITALY CAMPAIGN - 1859” framing the name of the battles of “MONTEBELLO, PALESTRO, TURBIGO, MAGENTA, MARIGNAN, SOLFERINO”. Topped with an imperial crown. H 5.9 cm, width 3.1 cm.
Silk ribbon alternating 6 red vertical stripes and 5 white vertical stripes, it is bordered with a white border.
France.
Second Empire.
Very good state.
Reference :
28060