France, July Monarchy. A Ministry Of Marine And Colonies Honour Medal (Aka Life Saving Medal), 2Nd Class, Type Iv, To John Summers 1833 GTRexclude The hook and eye closure

The hook and eye closure at the opening has a protective leather tab stitched behind the eye on the left side

He was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I

another showing him wearing this very cross

and the reverse with”Steinhauer & Lück

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France, July Monarchy. A Ministry Of Marine And Colonies Honour Medal (Aka Life Saving Medal), 2Nd Class, Type Iv, To John Summers 1833 GTRexclude The hook and eye closureIn silver, hallmarked with a lamp on the edge, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Louis Philippe I, surrounded by the inscription "LOUIS PHILIPPE I ROI DES FRANAIS" and engraver marked "MONTAGNY. F.", reverse inscribed in raised text "A SUMMERS (JOHN) MARIN ANGLAIS POUR AVOIR CONCOURU A SAUVER", within an open ended wreath of oak leaves, surrounded by the inscription "MINISTERE DE LA MARINE ET DES COLONIES" and "(PINGRET)", measuring