France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Hold measuring 31 mm x 16

measuring 31 mm x 16 mm

badge measures 50

he was transferred to the 2nd Canadian Divisional Employment Company on August 8th

Donecker was awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on July 30

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Hold measuring 31 mm x 16(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques, Officier). Instituted in 1808. Type IV (1955 on). In silver with violet enamels, hallmarked with crab and maker marked "JP " on the ring, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The French Order of the Academic Palms was instituted on March 17, 1808 and awarded for services to universities,