France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms certificate_of_authenticity Order for Distinguished Defence Service

Order for Distinguished Defence Service

fabricated from teak wood

These marks normally only appear on pre-RZM daggers

dedicated to “FRIDERICKS” of the 161st Infantry Regiment

France, III Republic. A Military Medal, Type III With Uniface Trophy-Of-Arms certificate_of_authenticity Order for Distinguished Defence Service(Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852. In silver gilt with blue enamels, dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked with a "1" between the cornucopias on the obverse, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on both centrepieces, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Medal is a military decoration of the French Republic for other ranks for meritorious service and acts of