France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude Zimmermann was promoted to the

Zimmermann was promoted to the highest rank he would ever hold

illustrating the Daughter of Zion (representing the Jewish people)

The medal was created to express gratitude by the French government to all those who

size marked in white ink "57" on the left side

In silvered parachute along with a red

France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude Zimmermann was promoted to theFrance; Silver, hallmarked on the reverse of the integral suspension, engraver marked "BARRE" on the obverse, 30. 5 mm, replacement ribbon, moderate surface wear evident on the obverse, edge nicks, bruised, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Imperial Decree of August 11, 1859 and awarded to the soldiers of the Army of Italy and sailors who participated in the French war against Austria, allied to Sardinia, that was a major step towards