Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 United Republic of The 3rd Battalion suffered thirty-five

The 3rd Battalion suffered thirty-five percent casualties

talking about how the whole of Germany is fighting as one for the inevitable victory

before being discharged on the 22nd

original bow-tied ribbon has separated from the badge

In regards to the badge

Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 United Republic of The 3rd Battalion suffered thirty-five(Medalla al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1863. 1863 1865 issue. In bronze, with the obverse depicting detailed engraved bust of Maximiliano I, surrounded by the inscription MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR (Emperor Maximilian), reverse engraved with the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit) surrounded by detailed laurel wreath, marked makers mark Navalon G., measuring 32. 54 mm (w) x 36. 60 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), with minor toned