France, Ii Empire. Expedition To Mexico Campaign Medal, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1864 certificate_of_authenticity with bronze star clasp denoting

with bronze star clasp denoting twenty-five years' service (E

Footnote: The Order was created by law in 1936 and is regulated by the Code of Decorations as set out in Decree-Law 122 of 1959

the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (the Knight's Cross on July 23

for SS-Obersturmbannführer

52 mm (w) x 36

France, Ii Empire. Expedition To Mexico Campaign Medal, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1864 certificate_of_authenticity with bronze star clasp denoting(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Instituted in 1863. In silvered bronze, maker marked with the Arthus Bertrand of Paris insignia and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm in diameter, scattered silvering wear, importantly, the medal is accompanied by its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal was instituted on August 29, 1863 and awarded for service in the Mexican