France, Ii Empire. An Expedition To Mexico Medal, Original Ribbon,1862-1863 Auction Archive Kuban Cossack ID Tag -

Kuban Cossack ID Tag - in zinc

Some soiling is evident the dust jacket is missing

The green light went on

joined the Indian Army 1888

The right breast has a hand embroidered national eagle in bright silver/aluminum and bullion wire threads on a cut-out

France, Ii Empire. An Expedition To Mexico Medal, Original Ribbon,1862-1863 Auction Archive Kuban Cossack ID Tag -Instituted in 1863. Silver medal bearing bust of Napoleon III, marked BARRE on obverse. On reverse, bearing Expedition Due Mexique and hallmarked with an eagles head. Original Ribbon. Measuring 30. 59mm (w) x 34. 92mm (h) and weighing at 16. 2 grams. Footnote: The Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal was instituted on August 29, 1863 and awarded for service in the Mexican Expedition of 1862 1863.