France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of Footnote: From the collection of

Footnote: From the collection of Robert Bender

of the new regiment sailed from Halifax on March 18

in painted wood

5 mm (w) x 13 mm (h)

In late 1942 he was transferred to Afrikakorps

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Arts And Letters, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 United Republic of Footnote: From the collection of(Ordre des Arts et Lettres, Chevalier). Instituted in 1957. Five piece construction, in silver with green and white enamels, cornucopia hallmarked and marked with the number "1" on the edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Arts and Letters was instituted on May 2, 1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature,