France, Republic. A Lot of Orders & Medals Archive constructed of blackened pressed leather

constructed of blackened pressed leather

Stamped onto the reverse ricasso is a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia

before returning to the sanatorium

and Victory Medal (2203442 W

1946 at Ottawa

France, Republic. A Lot of Orders & Medals Archive constructed of blackened pressed leather1. France, III Republic. A War Cross 1914 1918. In bronze, square cross medal on two crossed swords, obverse bearing the profile of Marianne facing right surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, reverse bearing 1914 1917, on the original ribbon with one bronze star (for brigade or regimental level), evidence of mark on obverse cross, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France, instituted on 2