French, Republic. A Military Valour Medal Bar of Three Decorations, c.1960 visually-hidden engraved between the arms ("U

engraved between the arms ("U

5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension

The war began when Taiping Heavenly Kingdom leader Hong Xiuqan proclaimed a prophecy that led him to believe he was the brother of Jesus Christ

with only ten of her complement of seventy-seven rescued

issued in Berlin on 12 April 1943

French, Republic. A Military Valour Medal Bar of Three Decorations, c.1960 visually-hidden engraved between the arms ("UThree medals sewn onto a black felt board, with three hooks on the reverse for uniform attachment, measures 121. 7 mm (w), comprising: A French Cross for Military Valour, bronze, full size, with bronze star on the ribbon. A Croix de Combattant, in bronze gilt, full size, light scratches, very fine A Commemorative Medal for Security Operations and the Maintenance of Order in North Africa, in bronze, full size, with ALGERIE clasp, dark patina on half,