France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive flanked on the left by

flanked on the left by a machine-embroidered black shield bearing a Teutonic Order-style cross with each arm completing in a fleur de lys

maker marked “Walgo Kierspe-B

measuring 45 mm (w) x 78 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

many successful operations against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive flanked on the left by(Mdaille de la Campagne d'Italie). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked BARRE on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the reverse of the integral suspension, measuring 31 mm in diameter, surface wear and dark patina, several scratches to edge, original ribbon, better than very fine.