France, Ii & Iii Empires. Two Military Medals GTRexclude he was awarded the Swords

he was awarded the Swords and promoted to Major

that the curious thing about the rescue was that despite meeting the American on several occasions later

an Army Commendation Medal Award Certificate

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France, Ii & Iii Empires. Two Military Medals GTRexclude he was awarded the Swords(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852.\ Includes: 1. Second Empire Military Medal: in silver gilt with blue enamels, engraver marked "BARRE" on the reverse, unmarked, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, replacement ribbon. 2. Third Empire Military Medal: Type III with Uniface Trophy of Arms, in silver gilt with blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the obverse,