France, Iii Republic. A Lot Of Eight Medals & Awards

Includes:

two Fullsize awards:

1. War Cross 1914-1918 (Croix de Guerre), Instituted in 1915 (in bronze, dated "1914-1916" on the reverse centrepiece, measuring 36.8 mm (w) x 45.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon).

2. Franco-Prussian War Veterans Medal 1870-1871, issued by the French National Society of Retirees (Médaille des anciens combattants franco-prussiens). Instituted in 1893, by Commandant Charet (in silvered bronze, measuring 30.3 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, "1870-1871" clasp on its original ribbon with button hole attachment marked "P. HARANGER 38. R. RAMBUTEAU"). and six Miniature awards:

3. Commemorative Medal for the War 1914-1918 (Médaille commémorative de la guerre). Instituted in 1920 (in bronze, measuring 18.3 mm (w) x 23.7 mm (h), without ribbon).

4. Verdun Medal, Type I by Prudhomme (Médaille de Verdun). Instituted in 1916. 1 Clasp - VERDUN (in bronze, measuring 15 mm (w) x 18.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon).

5. Volunteers Combatant's Cross (Croix du combattant volontaire). Instituted in 1935 (in bronze, measuring 11 mm (w) x 14.3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon).

6. Commemorative Medal for Security Operations and the Maintenance of Order in North Africa (Médaille Commémorative des Opérations de Sécurité et de Maintien de l'Ordre en Afrique du Nord). Instituted in 1958. 1 Clasp - ALGERIE (in bronze gilt, engraver marked "J. CARUER" on the reverse, measuring 11.8 mm in diameter, original ribbon).

7. Medal for Deportation and Internment for acts of Resistance (Médaille de la Deportation et de l'Internement pour faits de Résistance). Instituted in 1948 (in bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" on the reverse, measuring 12.8 mm (w) x 15.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon).

8. Medal of Honour for Physical Education and Sports, II Class Silver Grade (Médaille d'honneur de l'éducation Physique). Instituted in 1929 (in silver, measuring 12.5 mm (w) x 16.5 mm (h), original ribbon).

Ranging from near very fine to extremely fine.