France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms United Republic of a Photograph of a Soldier

a Photograph of a Soldier (black and white

"III" on the arm at 3 o'clock and "6" on the arm at 6 o'clock

each patch with a silvered aluminum button with a pebbled upper

which was awarded to the wives of especially reliable paratroopers who helped save the art treasures of the Monte Cassino abbey

He fought in the Battle of France

France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms United Republic of a Photograph of a Soldier(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. In silver gilt with blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the obverse, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on both centrepieces, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Medal is a military decoration of the French Republic for other ranks for meritorious service and acts of