French Third Republic Médaille Militaire, Model...
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This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in Lancaster, Ohio. The auction has 5 days remaining. BidProwl's Flip Score puts it at 80/100, which scores well above the median for military surplus.
Description from HiBid
1870. This French military decoration is a Médaille Militaire (Military Medal), specifically the Third Republic variant established in 1870. The award features a silvered metal laurel wreath surrounding a circular gilt metal medallion. The obverse center displays a profile head of the Republic, encircled by a blue enameled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870. The reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE within a matching blue enameled ring. The medal is suspended from a gilt metal trophy of arms that includes a breastplate, cannons, axes, and an anchor. It remains attached to its original yellow silk ribbon with green borders. The reverse of the ribbon contains a two-pronged metal mounting pin. Total Length: 3 1/2 inches Medal Diameter: 1 1/8 inches. We do our best to describe...
