France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Auction Private First Class Meltzer was

Private First Class Meltzer was wounded twice: on August 17

Footnote: Only 210 of were awarded

The collection consists of: A Wehrpaß (107x148mm

Set safely housed within Gardino Case of issue with recessed medal bed comfortably supporting both insignia

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) Auction Private First Class Meltzer wasMdaille 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,