France, Ii And Iii Empires; Italy, Kingdom. A Lot Of Three Awards Auction and experience dictated the evolution

and experience dictated the evolution of the weapon as traced here for today's historians and collectors

In 1866 crossed swords were added to the grades conferred in recognition of military merit

2nd Grade: insignia in bronze gilt with red

the capital of Manipur State in Northeast India

The Lieutenant grade was formerly known as the Member (4th Class)

France, Ii And Iii Empires; Italy, Kingdom. A Lot Of Three Awards Auction and experience dictated the evolutionIncludes: 1. France, Second Empire: St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade (Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857 (in bronze, hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h), replacement ribbon); 2. France, Third Empire: Combatant's Cross (Croix du Combattant). Instituted in 1930 (in bronze, hallmarked and marked "BR" bronze on the reverse, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 36. 3 mm (h), original ribbon); 3. Italy, Kingdom: Medal