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French hallmarked with a sword indicating
Nova Scotia in 1920
Date of item: 1952/53
” with black-enamelled eagles between the arms of the cross
with total loss of silver finish evident in addition to repair of the reverse rivet securing the obverse eagle in place
France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion Auction French hallmarked with a swordInstituted 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
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