France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude all with the warning "The

all with the warning "The information given to this document is not to be communicated

and worn condition

especially for the Americans

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

A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp by Fec

France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude all with the warning "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