France, Fifth Republic. A Battle of Camarón Centenary Commemorative Plaque Auction (Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine Mützenabzeichen)

(Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine Mützenabzeichen)

the medallion bearing ANNO MDCCCXXLVII

overall gilt loss on the obverse but most of the gilt remains on the reverse

an interesting example possibly gifted to a soldier before moving to the front in near extremely fine condition

the reverse with a centre catch for stabilization and a barrel hinge with a banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch

France, Fifth Republic. A Battle of Camarón Centenary Commemorative Plaque Auction (Kaiserliche und Königliche Kriegsmarine Mützenabzeichen)Constructed of a black plastic base, the obverse bearing a two piece gilded replica of the Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition, surrounded by a gilt dedication from the Foreign Legion for the centenary of the Battle of Camarn (1863 1963), the reverse insert with a suspension hook, unmarked, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 7. 5 cm (h), demonstrating some scratching throughout, a scarce example commemorating a pivotal battle in the history of the