France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The Conquerors Of The Bastille, 1889 Auction Accompanied by nine Photographs of

Accompanied by nine Photographs of Soldiers/Tankers (in black and white

marked "SILVER STAR" on the lid)

consisting of a base with a narrow tray and two slots

He attended a course at the 2nd Divisional Wing

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The Conquerors Of The Bastille, 1889 Auction Accompanied by nine Photographs of(Insigne en or de Vainqueur de la Bastille decerne aux Gardes). Instituted 1789. Type III (1889). In bronze, a lozenge shaped decoration with ball finials at each point, the obverse features an open padlock with broken chains and two cannonballs, surrounded by the inscription LA LIBERTE CONQUISE LE 14 JUILLET 1789 (Freedom Conquered July 14 1789), the reverse bears a sword with a wreath around the middle of the blade, surrounded by the inscription