5 mm inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension
but won him the respect of the other PoWs
a four page Report from Captain H
The portepee consists of a stylized acord suspended from a green rayon-blended strap
measuring 75 mm (w) x 23 mm (h)
France, Ii Empire. St. Helena Medal, Bronze Grade With Period Ribbon Newly Listed 5 mm inclusive of its(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