France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion GTRexclude measures 200 mm x 300

measures 200 mm x 300 mm

maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on reverse

circumscribed by the inscription “Für Ausgezeichnete Leistungen im Technischen Dienst der Luftwaffe” (For Outstanding Merit in the Service of the Luftwaffe)

he served in Infantry Regiment 19 from November 24

half green ribbon with a 7 millimeters wide lime yellow band in the center

France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion GTRexclude measures 200 mm x 300Instituted in 1820. Type VI. In silver, the obverse bearing a relief profile of Napoleon III, surrounded by the inscription EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III, stamped BARRE, measuring 41. 3 mm (h) x 26. 9 mm (w), no ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion was established on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII. It is awarded to individuals and whole units for acts of courage during a rescue. It has gone through several