France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal Hold including the Census of 1911

including the Census of 1911

In gilt white metal with red

served with distinction throughout the First World War

The crossguard features hooked quillons presenting as acorns

France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal Hold including the Census of 1911A 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