France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. Auction ribbons of the three medals

ribbons of the three medals fed through a central loop

The cap band insignia measures 68 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

bronze gilt or silvered metal

part of the catch has been broken off

A Second War Italian GIL Alpini Shield -  Italian WWII Period GIL (Italian Fascist Youth) Alpini Shield

France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition. Auction ribbons of the three medalsInstituted in 1863. In silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Napoleon III surrounded by the relief inscription NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, all within a laurel wreath, the reverse bearing the inscription CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO surrounded by the relief inscription EXPEDITION DU MEXIQUE 1862 3, 31 mm in diameter, original ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Mexico Expedition was a