France, Republic. Two French Republic Orders with Cases Auction Archive dedicated to the participation of

dedicated to the participation of Hanover subjects in the First World War and was instituted by the Hanover Military Association in 1920

was sent overseas for service during the Korean War

Second Lieutenant Clifford entered active service on April 1

a rare and early insignia in extremely fine condition

a former member of the Toronto Star reportorial staff

France, Republic. Two French Republic Orders with Cases Auction Archive dedicated to the participation ofAn Order of Merit for Tourism, III Class Knight, in silvered bronze, cornucopia hallmarked, marked "BRONZE" and engraver marked "POILLERAT" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Contained in the original burgundy leatherette case, red velvet interior, measures 60 mm (w) x 115 (h) x 23 mm (d), hinge and catch functional, very fine. An Order of Sport, Officer, in silvered bronze,