France, Vichy Government. An (Etat Française) Vichycroix De Guerre, C.1944 Archive The most remarkable feature of

The most remarkable feature of this unique Order is the fact that nearly all Sapphires and Rubies were custom cut/shaped to fit this particular piece

1943 and signed in blue ink by the Supreme Commander of the Baltic Sea Naval Station

England on July 6th

Distinguished Conduct Medal (naming erased)

in BeVo style black and silver threaded embroidery

France, Vichy Government. An (Etat Française) Vichycroix De Guerre, C.1944 Archive The most remarkable feature ofFrance; Bronze, unmarked, "1944" reverse, 38. 2 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, original ribbon, oxidation evident on the arm at 9 o'clock, near extremely fine. Footnote: The "Unofficial French State" (Etat Franaise) Vichy War Cross (Croix de Guerre) has the double bladed Vichy "francicsa" (axe) above the inscription "ETAT FRANCAIS" on the obverse centrepiece, while the reverse centrepiece is dated "1944", the date referring to