France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Miniature Officer, in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies United Republic of devotion to duty and insistence

devotion to duty and insistence for superior results have materially improved the instruction of the Military Science Department at the University and have produced a lasting influence on the junior officers graduated from this institution

fold down panels on both sides and at the front

Footnote: The Scots Guards were instumentatal during capture of Mount Tumbledown

where they fought at the Battle of Bladensburg on August 24

officially impressed (JX

France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Miniature Officer, in Gold, Diamonds and Rubies United Republic of devotion to duty and insistenceIn October 4, 1955. In Gold and silver, an Academic Order of the Palms, featuring two crossed palms set with diamonds and rubies, reverse in gold, measures 10. 2 mm (w) x 17. 3 mm (h), weighs 1. 87 grams (inclusive of original ribbon with large rosette), Gold marked on ring, faded ribbon, in extremely fine condition.