France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 GTRexclude circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “EHRENPREIS DES REICHSPRÄSIDENT VERFASSUNGSTAG” (“HONOUR PRIZE OF THE REICH PRESIDENT CONSTITUTION DAY”)

80 x 45 mm

Hodgkinson chartered ships to Her Majesty's Government

having had his ear syringed at dressing stations irregularly

also in fine condition

France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 GTRexclude circumscribed by an inscription of(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.