France, Fifth Republic. A Battle of Camarón Centenary Commemorative Plaque Auction On August 23

On August 23

While posted at Egypt Group

overall gilt loss on the obverse but most of the gilt remains on the reverse

(Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine Mützenabzeichen)

scabbard measuring 294 mm in length

France, Fifth Republic. A Battle of Camarón Centenary Commemorative Plaque Auction On August 23Constructed of a black plastic base, the obverse bearing a two piece gilded replica of the Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition, surrounded by a gilt dedication from the Foreign Legion for the centenary of the Battle of Camarn (1863 1963), the reverse insert with a suspension hook, unmarked, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 7. 5 cm (h), demonstrating some scratching throughout, a scarce example commemorating a pivotal battle in the history of the