Three 1878-89 Paris Universal Exposition Medals Auction An Army Long Service and

An Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to the Essex Regiment - George V swivel suspension

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stating that he belonged to an active militia

74mm (width) x 26

with the exploits of the bombardment and the taking of Vera Cruz

Three 1878-89 Paris Universal Exposition Medals Auction An Army Long Service andThree 1878 89 Paris Universal Exposition Medals Paris Universal Exposition Medal 1878, Uniface Trial Striking by A. Dubois (white metal, obverse illustrating Marianne sitting upon a railcar, her right foot resting upon a cannon, symbols of industry and the City of Paris in the background, inscribed "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS" above, surrounded by the inscription "EXPOSITION UNIVERSALLE PARIS 1878", engraver marked "A. D." (Alphe Dubois: 1831 1905), reverse