France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition Republic of Maria-Anna Order First Class Cross

Maria-Anna Order First Class Cross

two leather sliders on the belt

4 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring

11th Infantry) / for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against the Enemy / European Theater of Operations

the "V" device is authorized for wear on the medal

France, Second Empire. A Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition Republic of Maria-Anna Order First Class Cross(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with bar, consisting of a double sided circular laurel leaf wreath wrapped in ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of Emperor Napoleon III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central battle names of CUMBRES CERRO BORREGO SAN LORENZO PUEBLA MEXICO, circumscribed by an inscription