France. A Saint Helena Medal certificate_of_authenticity or 5 1/2 x 7

or 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches)

did not see any combat until 1943

light soiling on the leather sweatband

obverse centre applique depicting a hand painted tribal symbol of the Zähringers

These watches were issue

France. A Saint Helena Medal certificate_of_authenticity or 5 1/2 x 7In bronze, 31. 3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), replacement ribbon, green oxidation evident on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Saint Helena Medal was the first French campaign medal. It was established in 1857 by a decree of emperor Napoleon III, to recognize participation in the campaigns led by emperor Napoleon I and was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire