France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal Hold 78 mm (w) x 25

78 mm (w) x 25

(Deutsches Kaiserreich Medaillen)

printed in black ink on a thick off-white paper stock

the slot in the moisture shield has a paper tag which has the owners name: E

with “FR” marking on the suspension arch (for Rothe

France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal Hold 78 mm (w) x 25Croix De Guerre, instituted April 8 1914. In bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with crossed swords piercing the medallion, the obverse features a right facing bust of Marianne surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse bears the dates 1914 1916, measures 37mm (w) x 46. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ball), dark patina, in very fine condition. Belgium, 25th Anniversary Of Solvay Medal. In bronze, a small rectangular medal, the