France, II Empire, III and IV Republics. Five Campaign and Service Awards Auction Archive Towards the neck

Towards the neck

pne mounted to a support plate

The cross-guard is shaped in a “V” design and features no insignia on the reverse

he was seen as too valuable to fly combat missions and returned to training pilots and leading a high flying intercept unit

France, II Empire, III and IV Republics. Five Campaign and Service Awards Auction Archive Towards the neckIncludes: 1. Second Empire: St. Helena Medal (Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In bronze, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, in its original cardboard box of issue, embossed with the French crowned eagle and inscribed "AUX COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE DE NAPOLEON Ier. DCRET IMPERIAL DE 12 AOUT 1857" on the lid. 2. Third Republic: Verdun Medal, Type II (Mdaille de Verdun). Instituted in 1916. In bronze, engraver marked