SARDINIA MEDAL OF MILITARY VALOR Medal of military valor for the Italian War (1859). In silver, with a wire hoop, signed "F.G.". Reverse side attributed "BESSAN BRIGADIER DE GENDie Gde IMPle". Ribbon. 32 mm - Net weight : 17,3 g T.B. (Wear). Marc BESSAN (1821-1894), marshal of the logis of the Gendarmerie of the Imperial Guard, named knight of the Legion of Honor in 1869, 24 years of service, seven campaigns. His son is referenced as a child of troop at the special military school.