France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 certificate_of_authenticity Although eventually few thousands of

Although eventually few thousands of these former POW's joined Red Army during 1916-1917 (most notable

along with a circular "coffee can" style top

in gilt and silvered bronze

The crown of the cap is trimmed with a band of red piping

the trim has become lightly frayed from storage on the left side of the tab

France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 certificate_of_authenticity Although eventually few thousands of(Mdaille commmorative de la campagne d'Italie de 1859). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked "SACRISTIAN. P." on the obverse, measuring 30. 7 mm in diameter, crazing evident on the reverse, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Italian Campaign 1859 was established by Napoleon III, following the 1859 French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence, and awarded on propositions