France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Commander Auction Archive featuring a handwritten signature of

featuring a handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Curt Siewart (Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

the original document lightly soiled and showing through the lacquered finish

(Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz I

The examiner when on to state that "It would appear that this condition has prevailed with very little change since his return from France

a native of Luparda

France, Republic. An Order of the Academic Palms, Commander Auction Archive featuring a handwritten signature of(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques). Instituted in 1955. In silver gilt and purple enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a wreath, measures 49. 8 mm (w) x 95. 2 mm (h), worn on full length purple neck ribbon, minor enamel wear and areas of gilt loss, remains very fine.