France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms Hold of good quality manufacture

of good quality manufacture

In its red hardshelled case of issue

on integral suspension ring and ornate elongated loop

sterling silver with blue and orange enamels

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France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms Hold of good quality manufacture(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. In silver gilt with blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the obverse, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on both centrepieces, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Medal is a military decoration of the French Republic for other ranks for meritorious service and acts of