aboard the Dutch merchant ship Bontekoe
size marked in white ink "57" on the left side
The medal was created to express gratitude by the French government to all those who
In silvered parachute along with a red
especially for the Americans
France, Second Republic. An Italian Campaign Medal 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) GTRexclude aboard the Dutch merchant shipFrance; 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