France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive at the age of 17

at the age of 17 and enlisted for four years' service at Parris Island

William Thomas Barnes

Japan: Three-piece construction

measuring 38 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

His war service included postings with HMCS Venture (Nootka)

France, Ii Empire. Commemorative Medal Of The Italian Campaign 1859 Auction Archive at the age of 17(Mdaille commmorative de la campagne d'Italie de 1859). Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked "SACRISTIAN. P." on the obverse, measuring 30. 7 mm in diameter, crazing evident on the reverse, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal of the Italian Campaign 1859 was established by Napoleon III, following the 1859 French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence, and awarded on propositions