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Antique Pair Of Framed Certificates, French, Award Of Honour, Ww1 C.1918

Code: 18.6693

Dimensions:W: 69cm  (27.2")H: 54.4cm  (21.4")

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This is an antique pair of framed certificates. A French, large award of posthumous honour from WWI and a smaller plaque of good conduct, dating to the early 20th century.

Rare, French antique certificates

Displaying a desirable aged patina

Printed and hand-finished on paper

The pair framed for wall mounting

The large certificate awarded having fallen in service during the First World War

Titled "Aux Heros Combattant Pour La Patrie. Guerre 1914-1917"

Citation A L'Ordre Du Jour issued to a Monsieur Theodore Gadel

Detailed lithograph of a battlefield being overlooked by the archetypal Marianne and an angel

The smaller framed piece dated to 1911

Titled "Certificat De Bonne Conduite"

French Army certificate, awarded to a member of the 1st Regiment de Chasseur

Finished by hand and named for a Brigadier Bouninneau

These are fascinating antique French certificates and a rare opportunity to acquire such pieces, which would appeal to collectors of militaria or Francophiles. Delivered polished and ready for display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 69cm (27.25'')

Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Height: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Plaque Width: 22cm (8.75'')

Plaque Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Plaque Height: 32.5cm (12.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.6693

Condition : Presented in very good antique condition.
Materials : Paper
Origin : French
Manufacture Date : c.1911