France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion Auction one of the "pioneer families"

one of the "pioneer families"

96 mm (w) x 56

on a fine pebbled background

which was followed two months later by his appointment to Acting Sergeant on December 24th

It is notably stamped on the right breast with a black ink mark of “BOSS”

France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion Auction one of the "pioneer families"Instituted 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