France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Auction presenting light scuffing and fraying

presenting light scuffing and fraying of the edges and on the spine

Larger Type II without “Canada”

while the interior is also encompassed by a brown rayon liner

There is one cotton-lined side-entry pocket on the left side that backs onto the exterior left breast pocket

France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Auction presenting light scuffing and frayingComprising: (Croix de Guerre 1914 15) War Cross 1914 1915, with three bronze palms and a bronze star on original ribbon, 37 mm x 46 mm, awarded for repeated citations at the Army level including engagements at Neuville Saint Vaast, the Lorraine front, and the Chemin des Dames. Ribbon shows signs of wear, near perfect condition. ( V ) Kingdom of Serbia, Order of the White Eagle, 5th Class with Swords, in silver and enamels, with original ribbon,