for leading his army through the Battle of Yser and back into Brussels to a hero’s welcome in 1918
3 mm (h) ribbon bar with black plastic button hole attachment
The card is dated to December 30
the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch
France, Iii Republic. A Lot Of Four Orders & Medals Hold for leading his army throughLegion of Honour, Knight (Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier) (in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the enamels throughout on both sides, missing its reverse centrepiece, replacement ribbon); Combatant's Cross (Croix du Combattant) (in bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 36 mm