France, Ii Empire. An Infantry Of The Line Helmet Plate C.1855 Auction marked "KING'S MEDAL FOR SERVICE"

marked "KING'S MEDAL FOR SERVICE" on the lid

regiments were usually composed of companies all from the same state

WERE BURIED AT SEA

the reverse centre presents a central medallion imposed with a helmet circumscribed BADISCHES FELD-EHRENKREUZ

Navy Admiral Almirante Tamandare Medal (bronze gilt

France, Ii Empire. An Infantry Of The Line Helmet Plate C.1855 Auction marked "KING'S MEDAL FOR SERVICE"In bronze gilt, illustrating an eagle standing upon a branch incorporating lightning bolts, the head turned towards its left, measuring 127. 5 mm (w) x 140 mm (h), both clips intact on the reverse, utilizing fine detail throughout, large spot on its left wing, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine.