France, Ii Empire. Expedition To Mexico Campaign Medal, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1864 Archive with very detailed crowned double-headed

with very detailed crowned double-headed eagles between the arms of the cross

Footnote 2: HIAG (Hilfsgemeinschaft auf Gegenseitigkeit der Angehörigen der ehemaligen Waffen-SS = mutual aid association of former Waffen-SS members)

the hanger missing its pinback

green oxidation evident on both sides of the maple leaf's left side

France, Ii Empire. Expedition To Mexico Campaign Medal, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1864 Archive with very detailed crowned double-headed(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Instituted in 1863. In silvered bronze, maker marked with the Arthus Bertrand of Paris insignia and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm in diameter, scattered silvering wear, importantly, the medal is accompanied by its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Expedition to Mexico Commemorative Medal was instituted on August 29, 1863 and awarded for service in the Mexican