France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, c. 1860 Archive the quadrants joined by a

the quadrants joined by a ring bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIREFIGHTING”)

and Duke Bernhard of Saxe-Meiningen

Presenting free of notable wear or damage

(Medaglia delle campagne d’Africa)

France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, c. 1860 Archive the quadrants joined by aIn silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Napoleon III, the reverse the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, topped by an imperial silver crown, measuring 46. 3 mm (h) x 26. 2 mm (w), light contact, very fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was a military decoration awarded for meritorious service and acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. It is the third highest award of the French Republic.