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

the hanger missing its pinback

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

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

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