France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 GTRexclude England but neither were executed

England but neither were executed as he survived the war

the interior with a light grey satin lid liner and intact hinge cover

fabric wear and wire fraying evident on the embroidered patch

raised recessed cloth medal beds

Unit Marked Police Long Bayonet by E&F Horster - Stag Handle

France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 GTRexclude England but neither were executed(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. An excellent example of this eariler type, in silver gilt with blue enamels, measuring 26 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on January 22, 1852 by Napoleon III and awarded for courage and devotion to duty.