Order of the Red Eagle (with bronze and enamelled crown and crossed swords clasp)
crazing and chipping evident on a few red glass cabochons
and made possible the evacuation of the entire division
white mesh reinforcing backer
Type I Miniature Chain Pennant
France, Iii Republic. A Grand Silver Medal Of Philanthropic Merit With Case, By Bacqueville certificate_of_authenticity Order of the Red EagleFrance; Three piece construction, bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, 40 mm x 62 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "A. Bacqueville PARIS" on the inside lid, lightly soiled medal bed, light wear on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: The Union Philanthropique des Oeuvres Franaises was founded in Paris in 1937 to encourage