France, Ii Empire. An Italian Campaign Commemorative Medal 1859 Auction Entrusted with the duty of

Entrusted with the duty of delivering this decoration

above a deer mounted by a humanoid figure

In bronze gilt measuring 32 mm

The medal recognizes those military service members who were assigned to the U

the obverse medallion features a white enamelled rose surrounded by a blue ring

France, Ii Empire. An Italian Campaign Commemorative Medal 1859 Auction Entrusted with the duty of(Mdaille commmorative de la campagne d'Italie de 1859). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked "BARRE" on the obverse, indecipherable mark on the edge as it has filled in with greening, measuring 31. 2 mm w) x 36. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, bruised, multiple marks on the ball and on the edge including a series of seven nitches, moderately soiled original ribbon, overall contact, near very fine. Footnote: The