France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) United Republic of scattered gilt wear evident at

scattered gilt wear evident at the open end of the wreath

Major Pragnell was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on the occasion of His Majesty's birthday in 1915

performing the honours

loop for suspension marked “KO” (Königliches Münzamt Orden

This is a worn example with silver frame

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) United Republic of scattered gilt wear evident atMdaille 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