The first badge is sterling silver with light brown
This military order was to be granted to soldiers who fought in the Italian army of Napoleon and became part of the Legion of Honour (or either obtained the honourary degree of Order of the Iron Crown) due to military merit
The rest of the unit can be seen in the background
with sharp details
in five grades: Grand Cross (I Class Knight)
France, Republic. A French First War Croix De Guerre And Belgium Solvay 25Th Anniversary Medal United Republic of The first badge is sterlingCroix De Guerre, instituted April 8 1914. In bronze gilt, presenting a cross pattee with crossed swords piercing the medallion, the obverse features a right facing bust of Marianne surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse bears the dates 1914 1916, measures 37mm (w) x 46. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ball), dark patina, in very fine condition. Belgium, 25th Anniversary Of Solvay Medal. In bronze, a small rectangular medal, the