France, Republic. An Order Of The Holy Spirit, Grand Cross Case, By A. Bacqueville Buy Now A rare and desirable silver

A rare and desirable silver gilt oblong badge with a blue and green enamelled cloud suspension

He was documented as "no longer physically able to perform his duties" but what contributed to this is unclear

then returning to HMCS Shearwater in March 1957

corner missing on the black wool backer to the left of the eagle's wing

the missile magazines began exploding

France, Republic. An Order Of The Holy Spirit, Grand Cross Case, By A. Bacqueville Buy Now A rare and desirable silverInstituted 31 December 1578. A presentation case for a Grand Cross set of the Order of the Holy Spirit, constructed of a wood frame with a faux red leather exterior, with a gold embossed monogram of Philippe, Duke of Orlans, topped by a royal crown, the interior with a padded white satin type lid liner, with a makers mark of A. Bacqueville, Bijoutier Joaillier, 346 Rue St. Honor, Paris, with an adjustable depressed and slotted white doeskin medal bed,