France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now Henry Pownall and John Tamplin

Henry Pownall and John Tamplin

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

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

It is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark near the reverse ricasso of “ŒWG” for Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft (now Steyr Arms of Austria)

and Bronze Grade: in bronzed zinc

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension Buy Now Henry Pownall and John TamplinInstituted 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.