France, Republic. A Lot of Military Medals Buy Now with a recessed medal bed

with a recessed medal bed and a slot for ribbon placement

the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) inside of an oak wreath

with an additional narrow slit set into the upper right leg

Completing the exterior features is a grey leather liner reinforcing the rim

in good condition overall

France, Republic. A Lot of Military Medals Buy Now with a recessed medal bed1. France, II Empire. A Military Medal. Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a gold medallion topped by a silver imperial eagle, obverse center medallion bearing the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the inscription LOUIS NAPOLEON, reverse center medallion bearing the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, on original ribbon, evidence of gilt wear, enamels intact, 52 mm (h) x 27. 4 mm (w), very fine condition. 2.