France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Miniature Officer, in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Republic of entered the lagoon in the

entered the lagoon in the pre-dawn hours and cleared the shallows of mines

Geldern” on the reverse

gilt wear overall on the medal and all three clasps

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France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Miniature Officer, in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies Republic of entered the lagoon in theIn October 4, 1955. In Gold and silver, an Academic Order of the Palms, featuring two crossed palms set with diamonds and rubies, reverse in gold, measures 10. 2 mm (w) x 17. 3 mm (h), weighs 1. 87 grams (inclusive of original ribbon with large rosette), Gold marked on ring, faded ribbon, in extremely fine condition.