Philippe Pétain, Marshal of France, Croix de Guerre for the Victory in the Rif War 1924/25 Cross of patinaed bronze, inscribed "Theátre d'Opération Extérieur" (TOE) on the back. Red ribbon with a blue stripe in the middle and a superimposed laurel branch to signify the respect of the French Army. In a velvet and silk lined deluxe leather case by the famous Parisian maker, Arthus Bertrand, with an engraved bronze presentation plate for 29 May 1926 from the officers of his cabinet, including "Capitaine Charles de Gaulle". This medal is remarkable in two regards, ,

Philippe Pétain, Marshal of France, Croix de Guerre for the Victory in the Rif War 1924/25 Cross of patinaed bronze, inscribed "Theátre d'Opération Extérieur" (TOE) on the back. Red ribbon with a blue stripe in the middle and a superimposed laurel branch to signify the respect of the French Army. In a velvet and silk lined deluxe leather case by the famous Parisian maker, Arthus Bertrand, with an engraved bronze presentation plate for 29 May 1926 from the officers of his cabinet, including "Capitaine Charles de Gaulle". This medal is remarkable in two regards, , Stock Photo
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