France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal Hold In stamped silvered fine zinc

In stamped silvered fine zinc

enamel chips to wreath

1890 in Coburg

including the Census of 1911

the obverse insignia a cross with green and red enamel arms

France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal Hold In stamped silvered fine zincA Military Medal. Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a golden medallion topped by a silver gilt imperial eagle, obverse center medallion bearing the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the inscription LOUIS NAPOLEON, reverse center medallion bearing the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, on original ribbon, evidence of gilt wear, measures 22. 8 mm (w) x 39. 6 mm (h), marked with boars head on the edge of the