France, Vichy Government. A Croix De Guerre 1942 United Republic of Rather ironically

Rather ironically

Movements of (the) knee (is) limited

Silvered and gold-coloured gilt on bronze with enamels

I feel that I should be reinstated in my former rank upon demobilization with pay retroactive to the date of my promotion

Order of Merit - Commanders Breast Star - In silver with bright blue and white enameling

France, Vichy Government. A Croix De Guerre 1942 United Republic of Rather ironicallyIn bronze, dated 1942 on reverse, measuring 37mm, on period ribbon, very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both