France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 Auction Archive In cast bronzed zinc

In cast bronzed zinc

maker marked “Scheider

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

measuring 29 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 Auction Archive In cast bronzed zincSecond 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