An example of a first and second war period medal ribbon bar with four ribbons
used during wartime to transfer Canadian and American troops to Europe
Footnote: Sergeant Raymond Stanley Bennett
presenting some loss of bronzing
slot release on the left side
France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Auction An example of a first(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques, Officier). Instituted in 1808. Type IV (1955 on). In silver with violet enamels, hallmarked with crab and maker marked "JP " on the ring, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The French Order of the Academic Palms was instituted on March 17, 1808 and awarded for services to universities,