France, II Empire, III and IV Republics. Five Campaign and Service Awards Auction Archive within a ring of white

within a ring of white enamel bearing a silvered Cyrillic inscription of “ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА” (“PATRIOTIC WAR”)

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

Towards the neck

measuring 54 mm x 42

France, II Empire, III and IV Republics. Five Campaign and Service Awards Auction Archive within a ring of whiteIncludes: 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