France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Mexico Expedition With Original Ribbon, C.1863 United Republic of The belt is crafted out

The belt is crafted out of thick black leather

very light contact on the reverse of the Breast Star

the rear sighting arm is attached at 6 o’clock via hinge with peep window at the end on a separate hinge

should not be mistaken for "Fe" that sometimes appeared after the manufacture code meaning "Feldfiltereinsatz" (field filter)

a 1939 craftsmen’s badge

France, Ii Empire. A Medal Of The Mexico Expedition With Original Ribbon, C.1863 United Republic of The belt is crafted out(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.