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

and bearing an integral reverse strap with a reinforced buttonhole

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

Founded in 1886 as the 29th Waterloo Battalion of Infantry

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