France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon certificate_of_authenticity In bronze with die stamped

In bronze with die stamped silvered bronze centre

21 mm x 64

for service in France and Belgium

He was then invalided to England

France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon certificate_of_authenticity In bronze with die stamped(Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In blackened bronze, hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon with two clips affixed for suspension, near extremely fine. Footnote: The St. Helena Medal was instituted on August 12, 1857 by Napoleon III, for issue to all surviving French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire