France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, Miniature Auction the obverse centre presents a

the obverse centre presents a black-enamelled medallion featuring an armoured hand with sword and the letter E for Eesti (Estonia)

with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an obverse inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN FIRE-FIGHTING”)

demonstrating moderate loss of finish in addition to the loss of its original oak leaf suspension clasp

and natural resources of all kinds

stitched in place on a 119 mm x 153 mm water-resistant fabric base)

France, Second Empire. A Military Medal, Miniature Auction the obverse centre presents aInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver and blue enamels, eagle suspension, measures 15. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine.