Military Medal (1848-1852), Silver Medal ("Versaille" Model)
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SKU: 02.FRA.0140.101.01.002
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Military Medal, so called "versailles" model in silver, vermeil and enamel, reverse signed Barre, on piece trophy, circa. 1870-1871.
The Military Medal was created on January 22, 1852 by Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte. It is second only to the Order of the Legion of Honour in the modern order of precedence.
It was motivated by a need to restore equality to military decorations in France. Over time, the Legion of Honour had become a decoration for Officers, seldom awarded to troops. In addition, ever since Veteran’s Medal (Medal of the Two Swords) was discontinued, there was no reward for a long military career. The French military campaigns in the second half of the nineteenth century quickly established the prestige the Military Medal.
It is awarded to Non-Commissioned Officers, Corporals, Brigadiers, soldiers and sailors for long service and acts of bravery.
The first version ha ... s the tail of the surmounting eagle extended onto the reverse medallion. Both versions have a reverse inscription that translates to “Valour and Discipline.”
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