Italy Campaign Medal, Silver Medal (stamped "BARRE")
SKU: 02.FRA.0142.201.01
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Attributes
History
The Italy Campaign Medal was created by Napoleon III on August 11, 1859 and was awarded to all those who participated the Italian Campaign of 1859.
The Medal has two types. Type I Medals were created by the decree of August 11, 1859 and feature a portrait without a crown. These Medals were hurriedly made by private manufacturers for celebrations held on August 14, 15, 1859. Type II Medals were created by the decree of August 23, 1859 and feature a portrait with a laurel crown. Approximately 334000 Type II Medals were officially produced by the Monnaie de Paris.
Both versions have an obverse inscription that translates to “Napoleon III Emperor,” and a reverse inscription translates to “Italian Campaign 1859, Montebello, Palestro, Turbigo, Magenta, Marignan, Solferino.”
There are many versions of the Type II Medal. The following variables may be encountered: engraving; manufacturer; composition; size; thickness; surmounting crown; personalized engraving.
Versions
$30-75 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
Monnaie de Paris
The medal was engraved by Désiré-Albert Barre.
$105 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
This version was engraved by Eugène Farochon.
$170 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
This version was engraved by Stephano Johnson.
$130-210 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
This version is stamped "SACRISTIAN F" on the obverse, but the engraver is unknown.
$160-265 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
This version is stamped "FALOT" on the obverse, but the engraver is unknown.
$130-265 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
This version is stamped "E.FALOT" on the obverse, but the engraver is unknown.
N/A
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
This version is stamped "RONCHI" on the obverse, but the engraver is unknown.
$60-131 USD
Silver
Obv: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNE D'ITALIE 1859 MONTEBELLO PALESTRO TURBIGO MAGENTA MARIGNAN SOLFERINO
30mm
Miniatures
$240 USD
20mm
Silver
This medal was engraved by Eugène Farochon.
N/A
15mm
Silver
$240 USD
20mm
Silver
This version has a dual ribbon for the Italy Campaign and Mexico campaign.
N/A
14mm
Silver
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