France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive flanked on the left by

flanked on the left by a machine-embroidered black shield bearing a Teutonic Order-style cross with each arm completing in a fleur de lys

an interesting example possibly gifted to a soldier before moving to the front in overall better than very fine condition

The badge displays the five colours of the national flag and therefore the five races

Hohenzollern Orientreise 1898” (“S

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive flanked on the left by(Mdaille de la Campagne d'Italie). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked BARRE on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the reverse of the integral suspension, measuring 31 mm in diameter, surface wear and dark patina, several scratches to edge, original ribbon, better than very fine.