France, Ii Empire. An Expedition To Mexico Commemorative Medal 1862-1863 Newly Listed A rectangular postcard with the

A rectangular postcard with the image of a ship on the water with a mountainous background and some coastal houses

in black case of issue (with hand written "Vassen 1942" inside of the lid (case good/fine condition)

a field-retrieved example in near extremely fine condition

in order to return to civilian life upon demobilization

border by a silver aluminum wire tresse

France, Ii Empire. An Expedition To Mexico Commemorative Medal 1862-1863 Newly Listed A rectangular postcard with the(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Instituted in 1863. In silver, engraver marked "BARRE" on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the reverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, exhibiting edge nicks and spotting, original ribbon with an embroidered design bearing the Mexican eagle with snake, better than very fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal was instituted on