France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Miniature Officer, in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Republic of gilt wear overall on the

gilt wear overall on the medal and all three clasps

entered the lagoon in the pre-dawn hours and cleared the shallows of mines

with a frontal view of a German battleship cutting through the waves

A World War I Victory Medal

the reverse with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I

France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Miniature Officer, in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Republic of gilt wear overall on theIn October 4, 1955. In Gold and silver, an Academic Order of the Palms, featuring two crossed palms set with diamonds and rubies, reverse in gold, measures 10. 2 mm (w) x 17. 3 mm (h), weighs 1. 87 grams (inclusive of original ribbon with large rosette), Gold marked on ring, faded ribbon, in extremely fine condition.