France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, c. 1860 GTRexclude he was posted for two

he was posted for two months to No

HEMSLEY MONTREAL" on the reverse

white and black embroidery in the centre

although there are a few pages with colour images of higher end awards scattered throughout the book

After recovering

France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, c. 1860 GTRexclude he was posted for twoIn 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.