France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 GTRexclude the reverse dated “1915-1918”

the reverse dated “1915-1918”

Hodgkinson chartered ships to Her Majesty's Government

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France, Ii Empire. A Military Medal, C.1860 GTRexclude the reverse dated “1915-1918”(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. An excellent example of this eariler type, in silver gilt with blue enamels, measuring 26 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on January 22, 1852 by Napoleon III and awarded for courage and devotion to duty.