A 1937 French War School Award To Lieutenant-Colonel Gradichnik Ferdo Auction Archive PRUDHOMME" on the obverse

PRUDHOMME" on the obverse

pin and catch missing

1957 Issue - Bronze gilt and enamels

would account for this

A 1937 French War School Award To Lieutenant-Colonel Gradichnik Ferdo Auction Archive PRUDHOMME" on the obverseA 1937 French War School Award to Lieutenant Colonel Gradichnik Ferdo Bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, obverse illustrating the central building of the Military School in Paris, inscribed "CRESCENTI ADMILITIAE DECUS NOBILITATI" above and "PALAESTRA EXAEDIFICATA M DCC LXVIIII" below, reverse illustrating the winged torch Air Force insignia with the engraved inscription "1937 1939 AU Lt. COLONEL GRADICHNIK FERDO" and