France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition Republic of measuring 180 mm in total

measuring 180 mm in total length

138 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

before shifting to a post with the Ottoman General Staff in Constantinople (Istanbul)

indicating flying personnel (Fliegertruppe)

the "V" device is authorized for wear on the medal

France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition Republic of measuring 180 mm in total(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