France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 certificate_of_authenticity on November 29

on November 29

A Bronze Grade Close Combat Clasp by Funcke & Brüninghaus - In bronzed zinc

1914 Iron Cross First Class

pommel remains tight and is engraved with the interlocking initials "EH" on the end

France, Third Republic. A Marne Medal, C.1937 certificate_of_authenticity on November 29In bronze, engraver marked on the soldier's back on the obverse, measuring 32 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Marne Medal was established on August 21, 1937 by Captain Chrissement, founder of the Association des Soldats de la Marne, whose president was Marshal Franchet dEsprey. It was designed by the sculptor Maxime Real del Sarte (1888 1954). The medal was attributed to veterans of the two battles of the Marne. The