France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit Hold presenting some loss of black

presenting some loss of black

4) The Iron Cross 1914 Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2

two with clasps for service in the army

34 Squadron on July 3rd

housed in a 320 mm (w) x 372 mm (h) period wooden frame

France, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit Hold presenting some loss of black(Ordre du Mrite Civil), a gilt and enamel decoration constructed in the form of an eight pointed star with tipped rays between the arms, measuring 38. 6 mm in width and 48. 2 mm in height exclusive of suspension device, the obverse centre bearing a circular gilt medallion with the profile bust of the French Republic surrounded by blue enamel star arms, the reverse centre medallion inscribed ORDRE DU MERITE CIVIL DU MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR, the