France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Auction Archive Presenting two minor tears at

Presenting two minor tears at the top

suspended from a sterling silver RAF Air Observer Sweetheart pin with locking C clasp and blue O

reverse blackened

obverse illustrating the seal of the State of Washington

maker marked for (Karl Wurster K

France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Auction Archive Presenting two minor tears at(Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In blackened bronze, hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon with two clips affixed for suspension, near extremely fine. Footnote: The St. Helena Medal was instituted on August 12, 1857 by Napoleon III, for issue to all surviving French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire