France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, Miniature Auction Companion in Gold - Companions

Companion in Gold - Companions Breast badge in gold and enamels

with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an obverse inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”)

stitched in place on a 119 mm x 153 mm water-resistant fabric base)

A very rare award to a Serbian soldier

Italy also awarded him the Italian Gold Medal of Military Valor

France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, Miniature Auction Companion in Gold - CompanionsInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver and blue enamels, eagle suspension, measures 15. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine.