France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 Newly Listed 27 mm x 54 mm

27 mm x 54 mm

A 1933 Fränkisches Bauerntreffen Ansbach badge (7

In gold with blue

Signed by Obersthofmeisteramt

centerpiece presents the monogram of founder Knyaz Ferdinand on red enamel backing

France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 Newly Listed 27 mm x 54 mm(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.