Antique Pair of Framed Certificates, French, Award of Honour, WW1, Circa 1920

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Stock no. 18.6693


Stock no. 18.6693

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Antique Pair of Framed Certificates, French, Award of Honour, WW1, Circa 1920 · £685

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This is an antique pair of framed certificates. A French, large award of posthumous honour from WWI and a smaller plaque of good conduct, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. 

  • Rare, French antique certificates
  • Displaying a desirable aged patina
  • Printed and hand-finished on paper
  • The pair framed for wall mounting
  • The large certificate awarded having fallen in service during the First World War
  • Titled "Aux Heros Combattant Pour La Patrie. Guerre 1914-1917"
  • Citation A L'Ordre Du Jour issued to a Monsieur Theodore Gadel
  • Detailed lithograph of a battlefield being overlooked by the archetypal Marianne and an angel
  • The smaller framed piece dated to 1911
  • Titled "Certificat De Bonne Conduite"
  • French Army certificate, awarded to a member of the 1st Regiment de Chasseur
  • Finished by hand and named for a Brigadier Bouninneau

These are fascinating antique French certificates and a rare opportunity to acquire such pieces, which would appeal to collectors of militaria or Francophiles. Delivered polished and ready for display.

Dimensions:
Honour Width: 69cm (27.25'')
Honour Depth: 4cm (1.5'')
Honour Height: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Plaque Width: 22cm (8.75'')
Plaque Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Plaque Height: 32.5cm (12.75'')