The Médaille militaire (English: Military Medal) is a military decoration of the French Republic for all ranks for acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. It was established by Emperor Napoleon III in 1852 and is awarded only for military service.

This medal was donated by Frederick Prince, Jr., the brother of Norman Prince, an aviator who was a leading founder of the American-manned Lafayette Escadrille in France during World War I.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description 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. Dimensions 3-D: 3.7 × 0.3 × 10.3cm (1 7/16 × 1/8 × 4 1/16 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Silk
Gold Plating
Enamel
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
 Inventory Number A19610086000 Credit Line Donated by Mr. Frederick H. Prince, Jr. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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