France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal Archive with two hole-punch holes on

with two hole-punch holes on the left side

bronze wash has been lost over time

a Fleet Air Arm badge

Hine was later transferred to the 18th Infantry Battalion for service in the French theatre

which won him instant worldwide acclaim and respect that he never lost

France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal Archive with two hole-punch holes onCroix De Guerre, instituted April 8 1914. In bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with crossed swords piercing the medallion, the obverse features a right facing bust of Marianne surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse bears the dates 1914 1916, measures 37mm (w) x 46. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ball), dark patina, in very fine condition. Belgium, 25th Anniversary Of Solvay Medal. In bronze, a small rectangular medal, the