France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude Immediately above the buttons on

Immediately above the buttons on both sides are two reinforced ventilation holes with metal eyelets

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

especially for the Americans

In silvered parachute along with a red

and worn condition

France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude Immediately above the buttons onFrance; 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