France, Imperial War - Croix de guerre - Troisième Rébulique (1870-1940). Instituted April 2, 1915, the War Cross was awarded to military units/soldiers who distinguished themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. It is constructed out of a three piece die cast/stamped bronze base that has been soldered together and bronze washed. The obverse features ... Read and See More

Kingdom of Belgium - Croix de guerre / Oorlogskruis 1914-1918. Instituted October 25, 1915, the Cross of War was a military decoration awarded for bravery or other military virtue on the battlefield. It is a multi-piece construction made out of bronze that has been bronze washed and chemically burnished. The obverse features an encircled rampant lion on a Maltese style cross with ball ... Read and See More

Commemorative Medal of the Serbia War 1914-1918 by Huguenin Frères of Switzerland. Instituted in 1920, this medal was to commemorate the 1914-1918 war, and was awarded to all veterans, enlisted men, NCOs, and officers, Serbian and Allied, who participated in Serbia's liberation. It is constructed out of a die stuck bronze base that has been burnished. The obverse features the ... Read and See More

Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918. Instituted June 23, 1920, the Commemorative War Medal was awarded to soldiers, sailors and civilians who met certain requirements and who served between August 2, 1914 and November 11, 1918. It is constructed out of a die stamped bronze base. The round shaped obverse feature the effigy of a youthful Minerva goddess wearing an Adrian's helmet crowned with laurel ... Read and See More

France Croix de guerre aves une étoile de bronze - Troisième Rébulique (1870-1940). Instituted April 2, 1915, the War Cross was awarded to military units/soldiers who distinguished themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. It is constructed out of a three piece die cast/stamped bronze base that has been soldered together and bronze washed. The ... Read and See More

Médaille Militaire de Troisième Rébulique (1870-1940). Instituted January 22, 1852, the Military Medal was awarded for meritorious service and acts of bravery in action against an enemy force. It is constructed out of a two piece die stamped nickel/brass base that has been silver washed and gold gilded and contains blue enamel work. The obverse features a centrally ... Read and See More

Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur pour Chevalier de Troisième Rébulique (1870-1940). Originally established May 19, 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the National Order of the Legion of Honour is Frances highest order of merit for military and civil merits. It was awarded in five distinctions, for excellent civil or military conduct. The knight class was awarded for a ... Read and See More

Croix du combattant. Instituted December 19, 1926, the Combatants Cross recognized those who fought in combat for France. It is constructed out of a die cast bronze medal base. The obverse features a pattée style cross, with a laurel leaf and berry wreath inside the arms, and a centrally placed effigy of a youthful Minerva goddess wearing an Adrian's helmet crowned ... Read and See More

12mm wide cross in bronze. ... See More

French Souvenir Monument de Mars-La-Tour 1870. It is constructed out of a die stamped brass base that has been gold gilded. The round shaped obverse features the Monument de Mars-La-Tour surrounded by “Monument de Mars-La-Tour”. The reverse reads: “Souvenir de Mars-La-Tour 16 Aout 1870”. The top features an integral loop that is stitched to a bowtie red, white and blue ribbon. The medal ... Read and See More

A French Imperial Civil Decoration of the Association of the Railway Christians. The Association was established in 1919 and operated as part of the French Confederation of Christian Workers – a syndicate whose members shared the Catholic Christian faith. It is constructed out of a die stamped brass base that has been gold gilded and contains white, blue and red translucent enamel ... Read and See More

Here we have a Médaille d'honneur du travail awarded to M.P. Gromest in 1926. This medal was awarded for 20 years of honorable work and service. It is constructed out of a die stamped silver base.The obverse depicts Marianne, a national symbol of the French Republic, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. The reading "Française Republique" ( ... Read and See More

Here we have a WWI French "Croix de Guerre" 1914-1918 with a Bronze Star. It was award for valor in battle and military duty during the 1st world war and for those who were mentioned at the regiment or brigade level. It is constructed out of a die struck three piece bronze base that has been bronze washed. The obverse ... Read and See More

Médaille Coloniale. Instituted July 23, 1893, the Colonial Medal was awarded for "the military services in the colonies , resulting from participation in military operations, in a colony or protectorate of any country". Nice example with 4" of ribbon ... See More

Here we have a French Mle. 1874 Gras T-back bayonet. This bayonet was designed for use on the Fusil Gras mle 1874 rifle. The 20 1/2 inch blade is bright good condition. There are some stains and spotting. The tip and fit are both perfect. It shows age grey/spotting and some surface scratches throughout. The engraving to the back is beautifully executed reading. ... Read and See More

Here we have a French Mle. 1874 Gras T-back bayonet. This bayonet was designed for use on the Fusil Gras mle 1874 rifle. The 20 1/2 inch blade is bright good condition. There are some stains towards the tip. The tip and fit are both perfect. It shows age grey/spotting and some surface scratches throughout. The engraving to the back is beautifully executed ... Read and See More

A French Heavy Calvary Sword 1822 pattern by the Châtellerault Weapons Factory in June 1851. 36.50" single-edged blade, 1.240" at widest, .440" at thickest, double edged last 4". Broad fuller each side, from ricasso halfway to about 6" of point. Narrow fuller starting 7" from hilt and running nearly to end of broad fuller. Back of blade engraved, in script: "Manufre Rle de Chatellerault Juni 1851" (Maunfacture Royal ... Read and See More

Here we have a French Mle. 1874 Gras T-back bayonet. This bayonet was designed for use on the Fusil Gras mle 1874 rifle. The 20 1/2 inch blade is bright good condition. The tip and fit are both perfect. It shows age grey/spotting and some surface scratches throughout. The engraving to the back is beautifully executed reading. The steel based black anodized scabbard ... Read and See More

Here we have an early French 'Verdun' Souvenir Patch! It is made of a red leather and yellow cotton backing. The obverse of the shield shaped patch depicts the Verdun Castle in front of a blue background and is underneath a Legion honor medal, ?Verdun? and a War Cross medal. This is all underneath another image of the Verdun Castle ... Read and See More

France, WWII - Three piece Photo & Postcard Souvenir Grouping. The "CAP" Paris Grouping consists of both series I & II. Both groups have twenty different photos, along with some multiples. They each measure 2 3/4 inches tall by 3 3/4 inches wide. The "Nancy" booklet has several blue postcards. The cover is rough. It measures 5 7/8 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches tall. It has 20 postcards. An interesting ... Read and See More

A 2 7/8 inches wide by 5 5/16 inch tall foldable paper pamphlet. Came in as part of a veteran lot. ... See More

Good optics ... See More