France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Auction 98 mm x 189 mm

98 mm x 189 mm

by Dimitri Osipov ( marked “K” and Cyrillic “DO” on the low arm on reverse under enamel)

and Coast Guard's Coast Guard Medal

with tongue attached to the underside of the board (different coloured wool for the tongues)

He proceeded to his unit in the field on November 6th

France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Auction 98 mm x 189 mm(Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In blackened bronze, hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon with two clips affixed for suspension, near extremely fine. Footnote: The St. Helena Medal was instituted on August 12, 1857 by Napoleon III, for issue to all surviving French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire