France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, c. 1860 Province of China Measuring 94 mm (w) x

Measuring 94 mm (w) x 147 mm (h)

and that the miniature version is to be worn for day-to-day use

the attending physician noted that the "Patient is 45 years old but looks older

Close Combat Clasp in bronze

France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, c. 1860 Province of China Measuring 94 mm (w) xIn silver, the obverse bearing the profile of Emperor Napoleon III, the reverse the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, topped by an imperial silver crown, measuring 46. 3 mm (h) x 26. 2 mm (w), light contact, very fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was a military decoration awarded for meritorious service and acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. It is the third highest award of the French Republic.