France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. Newly Listed bordered by twisted silver aluminum

bordered by twisted silver aluminum bullion wire

presenting worn edges and light contact

a Bronze Grade Wound Badge

He retired in the rank of Colonel

France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. Newly Listed bordered by twisted silver aluminumInstituted in 1863. In silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Napoleon III surrounded by the relief inscription NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, all within a laurel wreath, the reverse bearing the inscription CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO surrounded by the relief inscription EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE 1862 3, 31 mm in diameter, original ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition was a