(Médaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. Second Empire (1852-1870) (in silver with blue enamels, measuring 26.3 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its spread-winged eagle, chipping evident in blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, lightly soiled original ribbon); Third Republic (1870-1951), Type III with Uniface Trophy-of-Arms Suspension (in silver gilt with blue enamels, hallmarked with a "1" flanked by dual cornucopias on the obverse, measuring 27.7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy-of-arms suspension, tiny chip in the blue enamels inside the "R" of "FRANCAISE" on the obverse centrepiece ring, the blue enamels repaired on the reverse centrepiece ring, overall gilt wear, lightly soiled original ribbon); and Fifth Republic (1962-date) (in silver gilt with blue enamels, measuring 28 mm (w) x 48.5 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy-of-arms suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon). Ranging from fine to extremely fine.
Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on January 22, 1852 by Napoleon III and awarded for courage and devotion to duty.