No. 26865785
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France - 'Médaille Militaire' 1870 - period 3rd republic 1870-1940
This important military medal was set in 1852 by Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (later Emperor Napoleon III) and was influenced by a medal previously designed by his father Louis Napoleon (in the function of King of the Netherlands).
The medal came in importance immediately after the ' Légion d'honneur '.
At the front is an image of Marianne (image for the French Revolution) with the circular "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", on the backside is the text ' VALEUR ET DISIPLINE '.
The diameter is 28 mm.
The medal has its original ribbon.
During the First World War, the medal was awarded 230,000 times for courage shown.
Please see the photographs for an accurate impression of this lot.
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No. 26865785
Sold
France - 'Médaille Militaire' 1870 - period 3rd republic 1870-1940
This important military medal was set in 1852 by Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (later Emperor Napoleon III) and was influenced by a medal previously designed by his father Louis Napoleon (in the function of King of the Netherlands).
The medal came in importance immediately after the ' Légion d'honneur '.
At the front is an image of Marianne (image for the French Revolution) with the circular "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", on the backside is the text ' VALEUR ET DISIPLINE '.
The diameter is 28 mm.
The medal has its original ribbon.
During the First World War, the medal was awarded 230,000 times for courage shown.
Please see the photographs for an accurate impression of this lot.
Registered shipping.
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