France, Fifth Republic. A Battle of Camarón Centenary Commemorative Plaque Auction The Battalion served in France

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 12th Infantry Brigade

both parts with hand painted motifs

It was brought down off the North Sea coast of Sylt Island

and bearing an integral reverse strap with a reinforced buttonhole

unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l)

France, Fifth Republic. A Battle of Camarón Centenary Commemorative Plaque Auction The Battalion served in FranceConstructed of a black plastic base, the obverse bearing a two piece gilded replica of the Commemorative Medal of the Mexican Expedition, surrounded by a gilt dedication from the Foreign Legion for the centenary of the Battle of Camarn (1863 1963), the reverse insert with a suspension hook, unmarked, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 7. 5 cm (h), demonstrating some scratching throughout, a scarce example commemorating a pivotal battle in the history of the