France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal Hold constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum

constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire and measuring 130 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) overall

printed in black ink on a thick off-white paper stock

but was also fitted with a sophisticated anti-handling trap

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France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal Hold constructed of machine-embroidered silver aluminumCroix De Guerre, instituted April 8 1914. In bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with crossed swords piercing the medallion, the obverse features a right facing bust of Marianne surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse bears the dates 1914 1916, measures 37mm (w) x 46. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ball), dark patina, in very fine condition. Belgium, 25th Anniversary Of Solvay Medal. In bronze, a small rectangular medal, the