{"product_id":"french-medaille-militaire-1870-pattern-medal-valeur-et-discipline-ribbon","title":"French Médaille Militaire 1870 Pattern Medal Valeur et Discipline Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage French \u003cstrong\u003eMédaille Militaire\u003c\/strong\u003e, an example of the distinctive 1870 pattern used from the early Third Republic period and continuing in manufacture until 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Médaille Militaire is one of France's principal military decorations. Instituted in 1852, it was primarily awarded to non-commissioned officers and soldiers for distinguished military service and acts of bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features the left-facing female personification of the French Republic within a gilt-coloured central medallion. The surrounding blue enamel bears the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE\u003cbr\u003e\n1870\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central medallion is surrounded by a silver-coloured laurel wreath and suspended beneath the characteristic trophy-of-arms device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the traditional motto:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALEUR ET DISCIPLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is accompanied by its characteristic yellow ribbon with green borders, with the suspension pin still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition overall with general age-related wear, tarnishing, surface marks and patination to the metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue enamel remains attractive overall with some age-related wear visible. The yellow and green ribbon shows handling wear with some loose threads and fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe suspension pin remains present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ec.1870–1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1870-pattern design was introduced following the establishment of the French Republic. In 1951 it was decreed that newly manufactured Médaille Militaire insignia would no longer carry the date “1870”, making this an example of the earlier pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Item Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: French Médaille Militaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: 1870 pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE \/ 1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow ribbon with green borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension pin present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact measurements: please add from the item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63470886191244,"sku":"EBAY-327318304552","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/57_ad5f4dff-7e38-46d5-a2c7-0ffb8e8ca056.jpg?v=1792784727","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/french-medaille-militaire-1870-pattern-medal-valeur-et-discipline-ribbon","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}