France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal United Republic of and Honour Medal for 25

and Honour Medal for 25 Years Meritorious Service in Field of Firefighting and Rescue Services (bronze gilt

a superb matching set from a desirable manufacturer in an overall extremely fine condition

a Knight’s badge consisting of an enameled white Maltese cross with detailed borders and ball finials

The coin is encompassed by twenty four round brilliant and early round brilliant cut diamonds

France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal United Republic of and Honour Medal for 25A Military Medal. Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a golden medallion topped by a silver gilt imperial eagle, obverse center medallion bearing the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the inscription LOUIS NAPOLEON, reverse center medallion bearing the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, on original ribbon, evidence of gilt wear, measures 22. 8 mm (w) x 39. 6 mm (h), marked with boars head on the edge of the