France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion GTRexclude “DRGM” and “38” on the

“DRGM” and “38” on the reverse

a worn example with some loss of the gilt finish on the reverse

half green ribbon with a 7 millimeters wide lime yellow band in the center

measures 200 mm x 300 mm

maker marked “Hoffstätter Bonn” on reverse

France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion GTRexclude “DRGM” and “38” on theInstituted in 1820. Type VI. In silver, the obverse bearing a relief profile of Napoleon III, surrounded by the inscription EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III, stamped BARRE, measuring 41. 3 mm (h) x 26. 9 mm (w), no ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion was established on 2 March 1820 by King Louis XVIII. It is awarded to individuals and whole units for acts of courage during a rescue. It has gone through several