France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Republic of obverse illustrating a kneeling archer

obverse illustrating a kneeling archer

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Across pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

England and France with the 31st Infantry Battalion and the Canadian Postal Corps

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France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Republic of obverse illustrating a kneeling archerInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver gilt and enamels, a round medal featuring the profile of napoleon with a blue enamel ring, the reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, an eagle suspension, measures 26. 3 mm (w) x 46. 1 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the eagles wing denoting French manufacture, worn on original yellow and green ribbon, heavy gilt loss and light wear, remains in very fine condition.