France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 United Republic of from May 10 to May

from May 10 to May 14

then invalided to England at York Military Hospital on May 7th

A handwritten capital "H" is inscribed to the right of the shield on the dome

light wear on the green felt exterior

October 18

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 United Republic of from May 10 to MaySecond 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