France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 certificate_of_authenticity Pforzheim” in black ink

Pforzheim” in black ink

The difficult tasks that needed performing under immense pressure led to Struve showing his worth

It measures 71 mm x 140 mm

depicting a national eagle (Hoheitszeichen)

France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 certificate_of_authenticity Pforzheim” in black ink(Mdaille commmorative de la campagne d'Italie de 1859). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked "SACRISTIAN. P." on the obverse, measuring 30. 7 mm in diameter, crazing evident on the reverse, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Italian Campaign 1859 was established by Napoleon III, following the 1859 French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence, and awarded on propositions