France, Republic. An Ornate Pin Box And Portrait Frame, C. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity indicating manufacture by the firm

indicating manufacture by the firm of Hermann Potthoff

surrounded by the inscription "GENERALFELDM

he received the Nansen Award for Polar Research

illustrating the star and cross of the Order of the Bath

France, Republic. An Ornate Pin Box And Portrait Frame, C. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity indicating manufacture by the firmA bronze gilt cast frame with ornate floral design around the edges and large bow with flowers at 12 oclock, hosting a portrait of a young woman signed B. Guerard with glass covering, reverse presents a cloth backing with multiple claws, easel backing and loop ring for hanging, measures 109. 13mm (w) x 174mm (h laying flat), weighs 216. 8 grams, wear to gilt, easel hinge functional, overall very fine condition. A Decorative Pin box in a soft rococo