France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Auction also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei

also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia and maker code “M9/242”

along with some oxidation and loss of paint to the metal features

it was first awarded in 1935

constructed of tan-coloured cotton

light crazing in the emulsion

France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Auction also marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei(Mdaille de Sainte Hlne). Instituted in 1857. In blackened bronze, hallmarked with an anchor on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon with two clips affixed for suspension, 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