France, Iii Republic. A Medal Of The Mexico Expedition 1862-1863 Hold With silver frame

With silver frame

with central gilt lowercase letter “h”

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the Amythyst was sent to the Mediterranean where she took part in the first naval bombardment of the Dardanelles entrance on February 19

clutching a red enamel cross in its talons

France, Iii Republic. A Medal Of The Mexico Expedition 1862-1863 Hold With silver frame(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Instituted in 1863. In silver, engraver marked "BARRE" on the obverse, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, contact marks, spotting, frayed original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal was instituted on August 29, 1863 and awarded for service in the Mexican Expedition of 1862 1863.