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; 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: 4.6 × 1 × 10.8cm (1 13/16 × 3/8 × 4 1/4 in.)
Materials
Possible Copper Alloy Possible Plating Silk Enamel
Inventory Number
A19781554000
Credit Line
Bequest of the Estate of Walter J. Shaffer
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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