France. A Medal Of French Gratitude, Gold Grade, Type I By Jules Desbois Auction with most of the gilded

with most of the gilded finish remaining

as part of the Allied force invading France by launching Operation Neptune

He was then placed with the Canadian Labour Pool on December 7

2) A 1914-1915 Winter Campaign in the Carpathian Mountains (Winterfeldzug 1914-1915 in den Karpathen” badge of the 2nd Army

in silvered metal (magnetic) and textured red enamels

France. A Medal Of French Gratitude, Gold Grade, Type I By Jules Desbois Auction with most of the gilded"In silver gilt, dual cornucopia hallmarked, marked ""1"" and ""ARGENT"" (silver) on the edge, engraver marked ""J. Desbois"" (Jules Desbois) on the obverse, 31. 3 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), large rosette on its original ribbon, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of French Gratitude was a French honour medal created on July 13, 1917 and solely awarded to civilians. The medal was created to express gratitude by the French