France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Hold number impressed "35691" on the

number impressed "35691" on the pinback

with a shortened period-original ribbon

as it had to fit over the wearer's normal battledress

Worthing and was a native of Bromley

Armed with the sample bracelets

France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Hold number impressed "35691" on the(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