France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Auction Archive Marked 52 - Iron core

Marked 52 - Iron core

In the battle

with the silver finish approximately 75% preserved on the reverse

along with four black plastic buttons at the rear for placement of the suspenders

Accompanied by numerous documents and photographs

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Auction Archive Marked 52 - Iron core(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques, Officier). Instituted in 1808. Type IV (1955 on). In silver with violet enamels, hallmarked with crab and maker marked "JP " on the ring, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The French Order of the Academic Palms was instituted on March 17, 1808 and awarded for services to universities,