France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, I Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1955 GTRexclude a Hessen Long Service Medal

a Hessen Long Service Medal ribbon

He was hospitalized only once during his European service

original ribbon

He was a member of the Canadian Coronation Contingent in 1911

He was despatched to his unit at the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on October 15

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Merit For Service To Veterans, I Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1955 GTRexclude a Hessen Long Service Medal(Ordre du Mrite Combattant). Instituted in 1953. Three piece construction, in silver gilt with green enamels, engraver marked just below the bust on the obverse, maker marked "AB" (Arthus Bertrand) on the obverse of the integral suspension, measuring 58. 8 mm (w) x 58. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length neck ribbon which has been folded and sewn together to form a bow tied