France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 1st type. 2nd Empire 'Emperor Louis Napoleon' issue 1852-1870

The decoration with French Imperial 'Eagle' suspension

By designer 'Barre', with 'Barre' signature on reverse of decoration

This issue of the decoration is of the type awarded during the Crimean War, China, Italy and Mexico campaigns of the 1850'S-1860's, and of the type awarded to Allied Forces personnel including British Army personnel recommended for bravery during the Crimean War

Usual wear to the enamel on obverse of medal

A good example for use to reconstitute a British Crimean War era medal group that might have a missing 'Louis Napoleon' issue Medaille Militaire

Sold with a replacement length of silk moire riband

Condition: About VF

Code: 20788