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Commemorative medal of the Mexican Expedition * in finely chiseled silver, on the obverse the legend NAPOLEON III EMPEROR surrounds the effigy of the crowned Emperor; on the reverse the inscription EXPEDITION FROM MEXICO 1862 - 1863 with the name of the battles of CUMBRES, CERRO-BORREGO, SAN-LORENZO, PUEBLA, MEXICO, with its original ribbon, from 1863.
This medal is in good condition, in its own juice. Signed Strikethrough and hallmark.
A note: wear and tear of time, look at the photos.
* The commemorative medal of the campaign of Mexico 1862 was established by a decree of August 29, 1863. This decoration was granted to all those who participated in the operation undertaken by Napoleon III in Mexico, in an attempt to create there, in counterweight of the United States, a nation of European inspiration and set up a sovereign, Maximilian I. This medal was awarded with a diploma to the 38,000 men of the Expeditionary Force as well as to the Navy. Its ribbon is white (ivory tone) with two stripes, one red and the other green of 5 millimeters forming a cross of Saint Andrew. In the center, superimposed is an eagle with naturally spread wings (black Aztec eagle), holding a snake (green) by its beak and talons. Biblio: André Souyris-Rolland, Guide to military orders, decorations and medals (1814-1963), Paris, 1982.
