France, Republic. Three Academic Palms Awards Newly Listed whose successful bayonet assault on

whose successful bayonet assault on an enemy position enabled his Company to reach the final objective:Military Medal

accompanied by its matching boutonniere

the RCAF acknowledged that his death was related to his World War II military service and therefore

inside lid lined in white cloth and padded

later serving with X-2 List 2 CAU

France, Republic. Three Academic Palms Awards Newly Listed whose successful bayonet assault on1. Instituted in 1808. Pair of violet enamelled palm branches, on a purple ribbon, 28. 2 mm (h) x 20 mm (w) very fine condition. 2, 3. Miniature palm branches on a purple ribbon with diamonds, 14. 7 mm (h) x 9 mm (W), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order for Academic Palms was instituted 17th of March 1808 by Emperor Napoleon to honour eminent members of the University of Paris.