France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 Archive EM/NCO’s M43 Army Trapezoid Cap

EM/NCO’s M43 Army Trapezoid Cap Insignia - Multi color machine embroidery in rayon threads

original light blue and white ribbon with pinback)

but most of these LVTs were too badly holed to remain seaworthy

fine detailing to beading

and as Deputy Director of Medical Services

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 Archive EM/NCO’s M43 Army Trapezoid CapOrdre de l'abeille mellifre. Instituted in 1703. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 52. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, repair, chipping and crazing evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon, fine. Footnote: The original Order of the Honey Bee was established by Anne Louise Bndicte de Bourbon, Duchess of Maine at the Chteau