the Discovery II being the result
the reverse depicting period cypher of Ferdinand VII on an elegant enameled dark blue background
Constructed of olive drab painted metal (magnetic)
each quadrant displaying a bright green enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials
later holding a variety of commands with minesweepers and other Reichsmarine surface vessels throughout the 1920s and 1930s
France, Republic. A Lot of Military Medals Archive the Discovery II being the1. France, II Empire. A Military Medal. Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a gold medallion topped by a silver imperial eagle, obverse center medallion bearing the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the inscription LOUIS NAPOLEON, reverse center medallion bearing the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, on original ribbon, evidence of gilt wear, enamels intact, 52 mm (h) x 27. 4 mm (w), very fine condition. 2.