France, Republic. An Order Of The Pléiade, Iii Class Commander Auction Archive awarded under Army Order 172/1918

awarded under Army Order 172/1918 most likely long after the recipient had retired from service

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contained in a fine quality

Air Crew Europe Star (with silver rosette)

France, Republic. An Order Of The Pléiade, Iii Class Commander Auction Archive awarded under Army Order 172/1918Ordre de la Francophonie Pliade. Instituted in 1976. In silver with navy blue enamels, maker marked on the obverse of the loop, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 72. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Pliade (AKA Order of the Francophonie and the Dialogue of Cultures) is an order of the International Organization of the