France. A Medal Of French Gratitude, Gold Grade, Type I By Jules Desbois Auction He was previously excluded from

He was previously excluded from active service because of his health and having previously served in 1914 to 1915 in a light infantry battalion

Most of these legionary units were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front

All awards and documents in generally extremely fine condition

A Second War Royal Romanian Pilot's Badge - In silvered tombac and enamelled coat-of-arms affixed to a silvered tombac base

France. A Medal Of French Gratitude, Gold Grade, Type I By Jules Desbois Auction He was previously excluded from"In silver gilt, dual cornucopia hallmarked, marked ""1"" and ""ARGENT"" (silver) on the edge, engraver marked ""J. Desbois"" (Jules Desbois) on the obverse, 31. 3 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), large rosette on its original ribbon, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of French Gratitude was a French honour medal created on July 13, 1917 and solely awarded to civilians. The medal was created to express gratitude by the French