French Second Empire, Medaille Militaire, Napoleon III Profile
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $195.00

Original era manufacture. A well worn example of this famous award, presented during the reign of Louis Napoleon 1852-1870. Little of the blue enamel remains on either side of the planchet with some denting on the reverse. These awards were worn in combat and during Napoleon's reign there was a considerable amount of warfare, the Crimea, Italy, China, Mexico and of course the war with Germany 1870-1871. Complete with its original ribbon.