Military Medal – Model III Republic 1870 – French Republic – Valor and discipline
In 1st grade silver (950 ‰), partly gilded
Weight (without ribbon): 18.20 g
Total weight (ribbon included): 19.22 g
Diameter: 27.4 mm
Obverse:
In the center of a laurel wreath , a medallion bearing the image of the French Republic ( Marianne in profile to the left), surrounded by the circular inscription on a blue enamel background:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ★ 1870 ★
Under the date 1870, in the ribbons: Silver hallmark 1st title Monnaie de Paris (Number 1 surrounded by two cornucopias)
The whole is topped with a trophy of arms connected to the medal by a hinge.
Reverse:
In the center of the medallion, the inscription:
VALEUR
ET
DISCIPLINE
Ribbon :
Yellow with light green edging.
