1827: ensign with portepee
A fine Panzerkampfabzeichen crafted out of cast silvered zinc
the ribbons on the BWM and VM swapped
as well as French silver hallmarked with boars head denoting silver guarantee
obverse inscribed "ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER / BY AIR MAIL"
France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Hold 1827: ensign with portepeeMdaille 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 pitting, original ribbon, better than 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