France, I Empire. A Veterans 24 Years Service Medal, Type I, C.1860 Archive As of February 1917

As of February 1917

36 mm x 41 mm

maker marked "BIJUTERIA WEISS BUCHURESTI" on the reverse

certain panels marked "DO NOT WRITE HERE

France, I Empire. A Veterans 24 Years Service Medal, Type I, C.1860 Archive As of February 1917(Mdaillon de vtran). Instituted on 16 April 1771. Type I. (1771 1789 Issue). A mid 19th century example, consisting of a cast bronze oval frame with a voided centre, with a piece of period red velvet sewn in place to multiple loops on the inside of the frame, the centre presenting a pair of crossed swords, measuring 50. 12 mm (w) x 63. 53 mm (h), and in fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent