France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal (1852-1870) Newly Listed On September 9

On September 9

15 - Amiens to the Canal du Nord

and insignia representing artillery school

the reverse with a central inscription of “20 JAHRE” circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND FLEISS” (“FOR LOYALTY AND DILIGENCE”)

This knife measures 256 mm in length with the scabbard on

France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal (1852-1870) Newly Listed On September 9(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