France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Mexico Expedition With Original Ribbon, C.1863 Hold also known as La Decima

also known as La Decima or Xª MAS) (Italian for "10th Assault Vehicle Flotilla") was an Italian commando frogman unit of the Regia Marina (Italian Royal Navy) created during the Fascist regime

80 mm x 104 mm

with the letters "G" and "Q" (Gregory & Quilter Parachute Company) along with wings on either side

Naming is officially impressed on the CAFLSM and the BWM

France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Mexico Expedition With Original Ribbon, C.1863 Hold also known as La Decima(Mdaille commmorative de l'expdition du Mexique). Instituted in 1863. In silvered bronze, hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm in diameter, very light contact, 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 Expedition of 1862 1863.