France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now 1943 and discontinued in 1991

1943 and discontinued in 1991

(a) Order of Naval Merit with White Distinction (Special Service)

Airman nationality titles

First Class Cross (as marked inside of the case)

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now 1943 and discontinued in 1991Instituted January 22, 1852. In silver gilt and enamels, a round medal featuring the profile of napoleon with a blue enamel ring, the reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, an eagle suspension, measures 26. 3 mm (w) x 46. 1 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the eagles wing denoting French manufacture, worn on original yellow and green ribbon, heavy gilt loss and light wear, remains in very fine condition.