France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension visually-hidden A Bulgarian postage stamp depicting

A Bulgarian postage stamp depicting a WWI soldier and the dates 1915/18 has been glued to the certificate

the exterior lid with a silver embossed number “25” inside of a cogwheel

Footnote: Sylvester Hopkins Martin was born in Campersville

where he sees a promotion to the rank of Corporal

4mm (w) x 78mm (h)

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension visually-hidden A Bulgarian postage stamp depictingInstituted 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.