France, Ii Empire. An Expedition To Mexico Commemorative Medal 1862-1863 Newly Listed the inside front and back

the inside front and back covers Kokoshnik assay marked with a woman's head

a top quality example

a field-retrieved example in near extremely fine condition

Both straps complete in functional gilded magnetic metal loops with functional spring catches

A rectangular postcard with the image of a ship on the water with a mountainous background and some coastal houses

France, Ii Empire. An Expedition To Mexico Commemorative Medal 1862-1863 Newly Listed the inside front and back(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Instituted in 1863. In silver, engraver marked "BARRE" on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the reverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, exhibiting edge nicks and spotting, original ribbon with an embroidered design bearing the Mexican eagle with snake, better than very fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal was instituted on