France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 Auction Archive maker marked “Scheider

maker marked “Scheider

Order of Military Merit - White Distinction - 1st Class - Miniature - Silver gilt and enamels

This entry after the fact is confirmed on the 16th of June 1937 by a captain in the military office in Kirchheimbolanden

1870 in Quebec City

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 Auction Archive maker marked “ScheiderSecond Empire Issue (1852 1870). Crimean War Period, in silver gilt with blue enamels, marked Barrie on reverse, measuring 25 mm (w wing tip to wing tip) x 41 mm (h inclusive of perpendicular ring suspension), very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and