France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity naming his next-of-kin as George

naming his next-of-kin as George O'Connell

The medal in bronze

maker marked "MFH" on the ring

Machine embroidered in yellow Latin script "KRETA" in the centre

France, Second Empire. A Medaille Militaire, C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity naming his next-of-kin as GeorgeSecond Empire Issue (1852 1870). Crimean War Period, in silver gilt with blue enamels, marked Barrie on reverse, measuring 25 mm (w wing tip to wing tip) x 41 mm (h inclusive of perpendicular ring suspension), very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and