France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon certificate_of_authenticity chances are Gungl became an

chances are Gungl became an American POW

accompanied by its 28

heavily worn condition

for service in France and Belgium

21 mm x 64

France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon certificate_of_authenticity chances are Gungl became an(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