France, II Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive seeing action with the Royal

seeing action with the Royal 22nd Regiment in Italy

comprising Breast Star and Neck Badge

the obverse inscribed “Kärntner Freiheitskampf” (German - Carinthian fight for freedom)

still with the remains of the Wehrmacht field grey wool on the reverse

Feels weak and tires easily on exertion

France, II Empire. A Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive seeing action with the Royal(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, initials "V H" hand engraved on the edge, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, 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