France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal (1852-1870) Hold was not much of an

was not much of an improvement and was equally defenceless

gilt loss on the wings of the insignia

with the top hole formerly accommodating a drawstring

There are seven original items pasted in place on the inside front cover

France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal (1852-1870) Hold was not much of an(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. In silver gilt with blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 26. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, extensive loss evident in the blue enamels on both centrepiece rings, traces of gilt remains on the obverse, large 35 mm (w) x 31. 3 mm (h) crown in silver with pinback affixed to its original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on January 22, 1852 by Napoleon III and awarded for