The Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition was a French commemorative campaign medal established by decree of French Emperor Napoleon III on 29 August 1863 to recognize military service during t
Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition (obverse)
General Gustave Léon Niox, a recipient of the Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition
Major Napoléon Charles Bonaparte, 5th Prince of Canino, a recipient of the Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition
Admiral Henri Rieunier, a recipient of the Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition
Battle of Camarón
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The Battle of Camarón was a last stand engagement fought on 30 April 1863 between the French Foreign Legion and the Mexican Army, during the Second French intervention in Mexico. A small French detach
Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition
…Bazaine. The campaign was the scene of some of the most notable battles in French military history, such as the glorious struggle for the village of Camaron where, on 30 April 1863, sixty two legionnaires resisted bravely for nine hours against over two thousand Mexicans, allowing for the capture of the…
Du combat le Camerone, Unknown author
Each year, the French Foreign Legion commemorates and celebrates Camarón in its headquarters in Aubagne and Bastille Day military parade in Paris; featuring the Pionniers leading and opening the way.