France - Life-saving award Obverse: Bust of Napoleon III to right, NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, Reverse: An Oval shield with inscription with supporters a female figure to left, holding a laurel branch, and Mercury to right with caduceus, each upon a pedestal decorated with an olive branch MINSTERE DE LA MARINE ET DES COLONIES. Upon the shield, the name of the recipient A RICHARD CURNOW MARIN ANGLAIS SERVICES RENDUS A LA MARINE MARCHANDE FRANCAISE 1866, EF with suspension ball on the top, an impressive piece
Estimate: 20-40 GBP