France Medal NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR - campagne d'italie 1859

[KDVR]

Hello friends

Who has some more information about this medal.

1. Was there an official ribbon to wear it? Please post a picture of a complete one. Thx.

2. How much is its value?

Thank you! :jumping:

[Hendrik]

Hello KDVR,

Here's one on its ribbon. It's also - like yours - the "Barre" type which is the most common one. The first ones awarded were without an engraver's name and other engravers include E. Falot and F. Sacristain.

Cheers,

Hendrik

[KDVR]

Hello Hendrik

Many thanks for your help!

How much is its value? For insurance reasons

Best wishes

KDVR

[Hendrik]

How much is its value?

Hard to say these days as price levels seem to go up (mostly) and down (less often) in a matter of days. I'd say a minimum level of 40 Euros is probably fair as the ribbon is missing.

Cheers,

Hendrik

[Kev in Deva]

Here is the Mini Version, obtained on the 30th August at a Collectors Fair in Deva, Transylvania.

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15mm X 15mm (not including the ribbon ring.)

Appears to be made in silver.

Kevin in Deva :beer:

Edited August 31, 2008 by Kev in Deva

[Veteran]

Your full-size medal appears to be very good and clean. Take a look at the edge, they are sometimes privately named or identification signs were added.

The miniature has seen a lot of service, but it is not that frequent. Probably a good piece.

Regards

Veteran

[RickD]

They have one for sale on an American collectors site for 170.USD

[Veteran]

Great news ! I wonder if it finds a client.

All the best

Paul

[RickD]

So do I , having found one when I was younger and have been using it as a key fob for years I thought I would check if it was the real thing and see if it was of any value.