France, Republic. A Lot of Four French Decorations United Republic of with later replacement ribbon

with later replacement ribbon

a helmet and stick grenade connects the medal and loop

the circle on the left with the right-facing bust of President Lincoln and inscribed ""ABRAHAM LINCOLN""

Footnote: Effective 13 February 1939

but alas for poor me

France, Republic. A Lot of Four French Decorations United Republic of with later replacement ribbonA Second War Croix de Guerre, bronze, full size, original ribbon with laurel leaf device, light wear, dark patina, very fine. An Order of Social Merit, Officer, bronze gilt and enamels, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with rosette, light wear and areas of enamel discolouration, remains in very fine condition. An Order of Touristic Merit, Knight, silvered bronze, measures 31. 5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), original ribbon, marked