marked ARTHUS BERTRAND
crossed bronze swords on the triangular ribbon
and as a transitional example
A period sash fabricated from silk
this dagger features a sharpened (semi-sharp) nickel-plated magnetic steel blade
France, Republic. A Lot of Six Second War Medals United Republic of marked ARTHUS BERTRANDTwo Escapee Medals, bronze, full size, replacement ribbons with prongs on reverse (one heavily rusted), very fine. A War Cross of Theaters of External Operations (TOE), in bronze, full size, replacement ribbon with star device and prongs on reverse, light wear, near very fine. An Orient Campaign Medal, bronze, full size, wreath suspension, marked BR with cornucopia mint mark, replacement ribbon, very fine. A Tonkin Expedition Commemorative Medal,