France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension certificate_of_authenticity affixed to a dark navy

affixed to a dark navy blue wool backer measuring 66 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

circa 1936-1939

constructed of partially-gilded magnetic metal

wearing a 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon and with Großdeutschland shoulder cyphers visible

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension certificate_of_authenticity affixed to a dark navyInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver gilt and enamels, a round medal featuring the profile of napoleon with a blue enamel ring, the reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, an eagle suspension, measures 26. 3 mm (w) x 46. 1 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the eagles wing denoting French manufacture, worn on original yellow and green ribbon, heavy gilt loss and light wear, remains in very fine condition.