French Medalille Militaire; silver medal; obverse bust of Napoleon depicted in center surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS 1870"; Reverse: inscription "VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE" surrounded by blue enamel ring; medal hangs from ribbon by crossed cannons, anchor, and armor breast plate; yellow silk ribbon with light green stripes.
Created by
Jason A. Smith
Date Created
06/28/2016
Source
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
Aviation; Awards; Medals; World War I
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