France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition Republic of 6mm (w) x 60

6mm (w) x 60

Maria-Anna Order First Class Cross

138 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

measuring 180 mm in total length

4 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring

France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition Republic of 6mm (w) x 60(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with bar, consisting of a double sided circular laurel leaf wreath wrapped in ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of Emperor Napoleon III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central battle names of CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO, circumscribed by an inscription