France, Republic. A Minister Of War Honour Medal, 1St Class In Gold GTRexclude The award was made from

The award was made from silver that had been gifted to the 1st Paratrooper Division by abbot Gregorio Diamare

Mackensen Cross - First Class

exhibiting extensive silvering loss on the locket and chape

1898 Austrian Commemorative Medal Ribbon

enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring and the tip of the bottom arm

France, Republic. A Minister Of War Honour Medal, 1St Class In Gold GTRexclude The award was made fromMdaille d'honneur du ministre de la guerre. Instituted from 1885. In silver gilt, marked "1 ARGENT" and flanked by dual cornucopia hallmarks on the edge, engraver marked "H PONSCARME" on the obverse, inscribed in raised text "Mme V. J. COLLON 1919" on the reverse, measuring 27. 7 mm in diameter, bruised, rosette on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "MINISTRE DE LA GUERRE" and "Mme J. J. COLLON 1919"