France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Republic of France: Army Beret Badge (die-stamped

France: Army Beret Badge (die-stamped bronze gilt

Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner

Across pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border

obverse illustrating a kneeling archer

and won nearly fifty libel cases

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Republic of France: Army Beret Badge (die-stampedInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver gilt and enamels, a round medal featuring the profile of napoleon with a blue enamel ring, the reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, an eagle suspension, measures 26. 3 mm (w) x 46. 1 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the eagles wing denoting French manufacture, worn on original yellow and green ribbon, heavy gilt loss and light wear, remains in very fine condition.