France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms Auction Archive marked on reverse V

marked on reverse V

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France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms Auction Archive marked on reverse V(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. In silver gilt with blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the obverse, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on both centrepieces, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Medal is a military decoration of the French Republic for other ranks for meritorious service and acts of