France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 certificate_of_authenticity minor crazing evident in some

minor crazing evident in some of the white enamelled arms on both sides

including construction

Cross of Merit for Medical Personnel

gold central medallion

well marked on reverse "Fec

France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 certificate_of_authenticity minor crazing evident in some(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. 8 mm in diameter, dark patina, 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 during the Second Italian War