France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive A magnetic steel loop extends

A magnetic steel loop extends from the grip

30 mm x 31 mm and 30

the other is bronze gilt

66 mm (w) x 57

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

France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive A magnetic steel loop extends(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