France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms In Gold & Diamonds, C.1900 United Republic of receiving the K

receiving the K

Two Award Documents to the 23rd Pioneer Battalion

slightly discolored

reverse presenting the institution date

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms In Gold & Diamonds, C.1900 United Republic of receiving the K(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