France, Republic. A Lot of Orders & Medals Auction Archive maker marked “113” (Hermann Aurich

maker marked “113” (Hermann Aurich

Accompanied by an original Studio Photograph of Ross in his 138th Infantry Battalion Uniform (black and white

nickel-plated scabbard fittings exhibit light contact

an ovular medal constructed bronze

missing is pinback and attachments)

France, Republic. A Lot of Orders & Medals Auction Archive maker marked “113” (Hermann Aurich1. France, III Republic. A War Cross 1914 1918. In bronze, square cross medal on two crossed swords, obverse bearing the profile of Marianne facing right surrounded by the inscription REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, reverse bearing 1914 1917, on the original ribbon with one bronze star (for brigade or regimental level), evidence of mark on obverse cross, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Croix de Guerre is a military decoration of France, instituted on 2