Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal for Courage, Devotion and Humanity, in Silver Republic of both the obverse and reverse

both the obverse and reverse demonstrating consistent scratching and loss of paint with consequent oxidation consistent with field usage

complete with brief descriptive captions

It comes with a stub-nosed finial

unmarked (pre 1867 issue)

while France and Russia appear on the left and right sides respectively

Belgium, Kingdom. A Medal for Courage, Devotion and Humanity, in Silver Republic of both the obverse and reverseInstituted June 24, 1835. In silver, a small round medal with a surmounting mural crown, the obverse featuring a bust of Leopold II, the reverse is impressed C. BETTE MARCHIENNE AU PONT 5 OCT. 1864, worn on original ribbon, very dark patina, measures 25. 8mm (w) x 50. 1mm (h), light wear, small edge bruise at 4 oclock, in very fine condition.