France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal visually-hidden marked “102

marked “102

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He re-engaged for five years' service on September 19

with red enameled surround (Cao Kun President of the Republic of China on 1923

joining them in the field on the 28th

France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal visually-hidden marked “102A 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