Description: France, The 2nd Empire, Original Commemorative medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign, (Médaille commémorative de la campagne d’Italie de 1859). French commemorative medal established by Napoleon III on August 11, 1859 following the French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence. Italian unification was supported in Europe only by Emperor Napoleon III of France who, based on the clauses of the Treaty of Turin, decided to bring aid and support from France. France declared war on the Austrian Empire on May 3, 1859. In spite of the lack of preparation of the French army, the soldiers and allies were to illustrate themselves in several famous battles, including that of Magenta on June 4th, which allowed Napoleon III and Victor Emmanuel II to enter triumphantly in Milan on 8 June. An armistice was signed at Villafranca on July 12. During the three-month campaign, French losses amounted to 8,000 dead and 40,000 wounded. To reward all participants and ensure the memory of this glorious military campaign, the Medal was created by Imperial Decree on August 11, 1859. The medal was designed by Albert Désiré Barre. It measures 30 mm in diameter and is circular and struck in silver.Marked "BARRE" under the Emperor´s bust. Hallmarked with eagle´s head. The obverse bears the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III crowned with a laurel wreath surrounded by the relief inscription "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR” (EMPEROR NAPOLEON III). A 4 mm wide relief laurel wreath runs along the entire circumference of the medal. On the reverse, within the laurel wreath, the circular relief inscription CAMPAGNE D’ITALIE 1859 (ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1859). At the centre, the names of the campaign’s major battles: MONTEBELLO, PALESTRO, TURBIGO, MAGENTA, MARIGNAN, SOLFERINO. Very good condition as seen on photos. Mounted on a very short piece of similar, but not identical ribbon (UV NEGATIVE).100% original medal. Worldwide shipping as 1st class registered letter for $7.00. Combined shipping available. Please see my other auctions. Bid with confidence - pay with Paypal. 30 days return privilege.
Price: 109 USD
Location: Prešov
End Time: 2025-01-20T03:45:18.000Z
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Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
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