France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Archive which had defeated the Spanish

which had defeated the Spanish armies and caused the British army to withdraw to the coast following an unsuccessful attempt by Moore to attack Soult's corps and divert the French army

Horace Graydon died on September 2

with a swivel crown suspension and its period original tri-fold ribbon featuring a set of crossed swords

3 mm x 17 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)

Overall a fine quality dagger exhibiting moderate wear

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Archive which had defeated the SpanishMdaille 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 30. 5 mm in diameter, light contact, original ribbon, near extremely 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 Austria,