France, Iv And V Republics. An Order Of The Arts And The Letters, I Class Commander certificate_of_authenticity marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM)

marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/70” for Franz Otto

All in fine to very fine condition

and rear suspension loop for storage

affixed to a black leather fob)

inscribed "THIS MEDAL COMMEMORATES THE MAGNIFICENT RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900" to the left and "DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM" below

France, Iv And V Republics. An Order Of The Arts And The Letters, I Class Commander certificate_of_authenticity marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM)(Ordre des Arts et des Lettres). Instituted in 1957. Five piece construction, in bronze gilt with green and white enamels, unmarked, the base consisting of an eight pointed green enamelled asterisk, obverse centrepiece with the conjoined scripted letters "A" and "L", the centrepiece ring inscribed "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", reverse centrepiece illustrating the left facing bust of Marianne, the centrepiece ring inscribed "ORDRE DES ARTS ET DES LETTRES",