(Médaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. In silver gilt with blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 26.5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, extensive loss evident in the blue enamels on both centrepiece rings, traces of gilt remains on the obverse, large 35 mm (w) x 31.3 mm (h) crown in silver with pinback affixed to its original ribbon, fine.
Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on January 22, 1852 by Napoleon III and awarded for courage and devotion to duty.

