France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal visually-hidden He re-engaged for five years'

He re-engaged for five years' service on September 19

the top is crowned by a national Kriegsmarine eagle with spread wings

with red enameled surround (Cao Kun President of the Republic of China on 1923

with removal of gull insignia evident

France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal visually-hidden He re-engaged for five years'A Military Medal. Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a golden medallion topped by a silver gilt imperial eagle, obverse center medallion bearing the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the inscription LOUIS NAPOLEON, reverse center medallion bearing the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, on original ribbon, evidence of gilt wear, measures 22. 8 mm (w) x 39. 6 mm (h), marked with boars head on the edge of the