France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) United Republic of Major Pragnell was awarded the

Major Pragnell was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on the occasion of His Majesty's birthday in 1915

hallmarked and maker marked LATTES on reverse

a black leather tab with a die-hole stitched in place to the underside of the flap and when secured to the metal post on the bottom of the pouch

The force comprised 270 officers and men

scattered gilt wear evident at the open end of the wreath

France, Republic. A Medal For The Italian Campaign 1859, Type Ii (Larger Version) United Republic of Major Pragnell was awarded theMdaille de la Campagne d'Italie. Instituted in 1859. In silver, engraver marked ""BARRE"" on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the reverse of the integral suspension, measuring 31 mm in diameter, surface wear and pitting, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Imperial Decree of August 11, 1859 and awarded to the soldiers of the Army of Italy and sailors who participated in the French war against