France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Auction the obverse with a leftward

the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Germania with a winged helmet

An example of a first and second war period medal ribbon bar with four ribbons

raised recessed cloth medal beds

(5276 CORPL: J

It was instituted in 1877 and originally awarded in six grades: Grand Cross with Collar

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Ii Class, C.1960 Auction the obverse with a leftward(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques, Officier). Instituted in 1808. Type IV (1955 on). In silver with violet enamels, hallmarked with crab and maker marked "JP " on the ring, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The French Order of the Academic Palms was instituted on March 17, 1808 and awarded for services to universities,