1859 French Victory Medal (Italian War of Independence) postwar cap badge 80% intact silver plated finish

80% intact silver plated finish

1848 - 1898

A cultural and politically coercive instrument of the 3rd Reich

along with a British Red Cross "our-day" card pin

1859 French Victory Medal (Italian War of Independence) postwar cap badge 80% intact silver plated finishAn original French made Italian Independence Wars commemorative medal. 23. 6 mm white metal (maybe silver, not tested). The front with Liberte` and the French Imperial eagle, inscribed "LA PAIS SIGNEE ENTREL'EMP DES FRANCAIS ET L'EMP D'AUTRICHE 11 JUIL 1859" (the peace signed before The Emperor of France and The Emperor of Austria 11th July 1859). Reverse detailing the victorious Italian and French battles at Montebello, Palestro, Magenta, Marignan,