France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 Auction Archive The edge of the cap

The edge of the cap is also well worn

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

In cast bronzed zinc

one is maker marked "von TIPPELSKIRCH & Co BERLIN" on the reverse

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 Auction Archive The edge of the capSecond 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