France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive integral eye loop suspension

integral eye loop suspension

The badge displays the five colours of the national flag and therefore the five races

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

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

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive integral eye loop suspension(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.