France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now First Class Cross (as marked

First Class Cross (as marked inside of the case)

Henry Pownall and John Tamplin

due to the Japanese hinomaru or sun disk's prominence on aircraft

1943 and discontinued in 1991

Airman nationality titles

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now First Class Cross (as markedInstituted 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.