France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. United Republic of modified by the recipient from

modified by the recipient from previous wear as a bar for occupation duty to reflect Eastern Front service

as he was transferred to the Kings Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital at Bushy Park on February 17th

measuring 111 mm (w) x 54 mm (h))

17 - Artillery Staff Duties)

original silk neck ribbon with ties

France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. United Republic of modified by the recipient fromInstituted in 1863. In silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Napoleon III surrounded by the relief inscription NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, all within a laurel wreath, the reverse bearing the inscription CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO surrounded by the relief inscription EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE 1862 3, 31 mm in diameter, original ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition was a