Inside of the recessed crossguard is the original leather washer
1 Clasp - MALAYA (22246630 CPL
with unusual and rare custom made
silver gilt and blue enamels
Scattered gilt wear and contact marks on the buckle
France, III Empire. Two First War Awards Buy Now Inside of the recessed crossguardIncludes: 1. Military Medal, Type III with Uniface Trophy of Arms (Mdaille Militaire). Instituted in 1852 (in silver gilt with blue enamels, measuring 27 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon). 2. Verdun Medal 1916, Type II (in bronze, obverse engraver marked "VERNIER", reverse cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze), measuring 27. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon). Together, better than