France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Commander Auction Archive most with black threading giving

most with black threading giving definition to the wings

but with typical features of maker Ferdinand Wiedmann

and to assist the restoration of St

featuring a handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Curt Siewart (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Commander Auction Archive most with black threading giving(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques). Instituted in 1955. In silver gilt and purple enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a wreath, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 95. 2 mm (h), worn on full length purple neck ribbon, minor enamel wear and areas of gilt loss, remains very fine.