France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal visually-hidden with red enameled surround (Cao

with red enameled surround (Cao Kun President of the Republic of China on 1923

with removal of gull insignia evident

this set most likely belonged to King Aleksandar Obrenović

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joining them in the field on the 28th

France, II Empire. A Rare Reduced Size Military Medal visually-hidden with red enameled surround (CaoA Military Medal. Silver laurel wreath wrapped around a golden medallion topped by a silver gilt imperial eagle, obverse center medallion bearing the left profile of Emperor Napoleon III, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with the inscription LOUIS NAPOLEON, reverse center medallion bearing the inscription VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, on original ribbon, evidence of gilt wear, measures 22. 8 mm (w) x 39. 6 mm (h), marked with boars head on the edge of the