✅ SOLVED Second item, do you know what this medal is?

[LiamsNanna]

I have no idea what this is or where it came from other then from my deceased relative having it. Does it have any value to collectors? Thank you for your help!

 

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[WilliamBoyd]

US Army Corps of Engineers School crest.

There are a few on Ebay.

 

[LiamsNanna]

Is that possible? It looks like Russian writing...

 

[WilliamBoyd]

The word "Essayons" is French for "We Try", the motto of the Corps of Engineers.

 

[LiamsNanna]

I'll be darned! Great info! Thanks so much for solving this mystery for me! : )