The Medaille Militaire, French Medal, introduced by Napoleon III in 1852.
The year 1870, represents the start of the French Third Republic.
The medal consists of a gold medallion with the profile of the Republic, surrounded by blue enamel with the words “Republique Francaise 1870”. The reverse shows the words “Valeur et Discipline”.
The faded ribbon on this example is a yellow silk, with light green sided stripes. Some blu-tack marks to ribbon where the medal has been displayed.
The Medaille Militaire, French Medal, introduced by Napoleon III in 1852.
The year 1870, represents the start of the French Third Republic.
The medal consists of a gold medallion with the profile of the Republic, surrounded by blue enamel with the words “Republique Francaise 1870”. The reverse shows the words “Valeur et Discipline”.
The faded ribbon on this example is a yellow silk, with light green sided stripes. Some blu-tack marks to ribbon where the medal has been displayed.
