France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms In Gold & Diamonds, C.1900 Auction The buttons are attached to

The buttons are attached to the reverse via a variety of clips

He was subsequently invalided to England

the image of the Legion of Merit printed in four color inks

with Baker's name appearing as the second name from the top of the second of four columns

field-grey wool backer

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms In Gold & Diamonds, C.1900 Auction The buttons are attached to(Ordres des Palmes Academiques). Instituted in 1808. II Model (1866 1955),In Gold with an old rose cut diamond at the top, along with five rubies set within the laurel wreathing on the left side, weighing 2. 1 grams, measuring 11. 5 mm (w) x 24. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its ring suspension, the diamond and rubies intact, rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. In a hardshelled personal presentation case, turtle shell style paper exterior, inside