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LONDON FINE ANTIQUES

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Our Stock # 18.6693

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

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

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Our Ref: 18.6693
  • Period: c.1920
    • Price: £685.00
    • €781 Euro
    • $917 US Dollar
  • Location: Devon
    • Dimensions: H: 54.5cm (21.46in)
    • W: 69cm (27.17in)
    • D: 4cm (1.57in)