France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now (a) Order of Naval Merit

(a) Order of Naval Merit with White Distinction (Special Service)

with the inscription VIRTUD HONOR VALOR and MN in the center

First Class Cross (as marked inside of the case)

1943 and discontinued in 1991

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now (a) Order of Naval MeritInstituted 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.