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with the date “1786”

the papakha measures approximately 21 cm in diameter

featuring a fold down side and back panels with gently sloping

in near very fine condition)

France, Second Empire. An Honour Medal For Courage and Devotion Newly Listed / The commercial status ofInstituted 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