France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Hold obverse inscribed "ARMED FORCES AIR

obverse inscribed "ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER / BY AIR MAIL"

the ribbons on the BWM and VM swapped

Thunderer was in the 2nd Battleship Squadron of the Grand Fleet

1827: ensign with portepee

Third Year of Showa

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Hold obverse inscribed "ARMED FORCES AIRMdaille de la Campagne d'Italie. Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked ""BARRE"" on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the reverse of the integral suspension, measuring 31 mm in diameter, surface wear and pitting, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Imperial Decree of August 11, 1859 and awarded to the soldiers of the Army of Italy and sailors who participated in the French war against