France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension visually-hidden The hilt has a hooked

The hilt has a hooked quillon and pommel

all three exhibiting edge nicks and contact marks

the exterior lid with a silver embossed number “25” inside of a cogwheel

Footnote: The badge was established in 1936 as a reward for military personnel of all ranks who achieved successes at established military skiing competitions at home or abroad

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension visually-hidden The hilt has a hookedInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver gilt and enamels, a round medal featuring the profile of napoleon with a blue enamel ring, the reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, an eagle suspension, measures 26. 3 mm (w) x 46. 1 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the eagles wing denoting French manufacture, worn on original yellow and green ribbon, heavy gilt loss and light wear, remains in very fine condition.