France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive constructed of a thick wooden

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

66 mm (w) x 57

A magnetic steel loop extends from the grip

30 mm x 31 mm and 30

(Medaglia Commemorativa della Campagne di Libia)

France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive constructed of a thick wooden(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