France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Commander Auction Archive April 1926

April 1926

featuring a handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Curt Siewart (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

most with black threading giving definition to the wings

a native of Luparda

the original document lightly soiled and showing through the lacquered finish

France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Commander Auction Archive April 1926(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques). Instituted in 1955. In silver gilt and purple enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a wreath, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 95. 2 mm (h), worn on full length purple neck ribbon, minor enamel wear and areas of gilt loss, remains very fine.