France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion GTRexclude measures 200 mm x 300

measures 200 mm x 300 mm

he served in Infantry Regiment 19 from November 24

half green ribbon with a 7 millimeters wide lime yellow band in the center

maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on reverse

France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion GTRexclude measures 200 mm x 300Instituted in 1820. Type VI. In silver, the obverse bearing a relief profile of Napoleon III, surrounded by the inscription EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III, stamped BARRE, measuring 41. 3 mm (h) x 26. 9 mm (w), no ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion was established on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII. It is awarded to individuals and whole units for acts of courage during a rescue. It has gone through several