France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 United Republic of with bordering in silver bullion

with bordering in silver bullion

leaving his estate to his mother

metal screwbacks at either end

5 mm x 35 mm Ribbon Bar

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 United Republic of with bordering in silver bullionSecond 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