France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 United Republic of Spanish Military Medal with Diamonds

Spanish Military Medal with Diamonds

1865 as part of the 2nd Army Corps of Stettin

A handwritten capital "H" is inscribed to the right of the shield on the dome

not an official Russian issue

Each of the four pockets have a fold over flap with reinforced button holes

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 United Republic of Spanish Military Medal with DiamondsSecond Empire Issue (1852 1870). Crimean War Period, in silver gilt with blue enamels, marked Barrie on reverse, measuring 25 mm (w wing tip to wing tip) x 41 mm (h inclusive of perpendicular ring suspension), very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and