Military Medal France Value and Disciplines 1852 Second Empire Louis hotsell Napoleon Bonaparte in silver - 22178

The military medal is unquestionably the most beautiful French decoration. Non-hierarchical, with no rank or degree, it is assigned to non-commissioned members of all weapons. It was instituted in 1852 by Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, future Napoleon III, echoing the creation by Napoleon I, 50 years earlier, of the Legion of Honor, granted to the only officers
Model of the second empire of 1852
Avers Profile of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and Eagle
Reverse this medal lost the Value and Discipline medal
Original green and yellow ribbon hotsell passed by time - enamel with some wear
Total height 8.5 cm (3.34")
authentic sold in its state of discovery