France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 4 Company and appointed Lance

4 Company and appointed Lance Corporal on January 14

56 mm long needle pin

crazing and wear on the upper of the patent leather chinstrap

Measuring (unfolded) 124 mm (w) x 305 mm (l)

Type I - Die-stamped silvered aluminum with black enamels

France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 4 Company and appointed LanceInstituted in 1820. Type VI. In silver, the obverse bearing a relief profile of Napoleon III, surrounded by the inscription EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III, stamped BARRE, measuring 41. 3 mm (h) x 26. 9 mm (w), no ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion was established on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII. It is awarded to individuals and whole units for acts of courage during a rescue. It has gone through several