France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade, C.1870 Auction since none had a chance

since none had a chance of escape from a crash-landing plane

light scattered gilt wear on reverse

naming his sister

A 1852-70 French Legion D'Honneur in Gold - Second Republic

being prepared for Cambridge at Laleham

France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade, C.1870 Auction since none had a chance(Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In bronze, hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The St. Helena Medal was instituted on August 12, 1857 by Napoleon III, for issue to all surviving French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815. It is Believed