France. A Medal Of French Gratitude, Gold Grade, Type I By Jules Desbois Auction "in the first 18 days

"in the first 18 days after W/C Ralph Gordon's RCAF Dakota transport squadron reached its present aircraft complement

Most of these legionary units were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front

signed in ink by General Hans Seidermann (General der Fliegerkorps Tunis)

All awards and documents in generally extremely fine condition

but it is not the cause of it: "Russia could not have been saved from the ordeal of hunger

France. A Medal Of French Gratitude, Gold Grade, Type I By Jules Desbois Auction "in the first 18 days"In silver gilt, dual cornucopia hallmarked, marked ""1"" and ""ARGENT"" (silver) on the edge, engraver marked ""J. Desbois"" (Jules Desbois) on the obverse, 31. 3 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h), large rosette on its original ribbon, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of French Gratitude was a French honour medal created on July 13, 1917 and solely awarded to civilians. The medal was created to express gratitude by the French