An eight-pointed faceted bronze star with bifurcated ends
He was in the trenches at Cuinchy
1942 he flew 48 minesweeper missions and destroyed 15 mines off the French Atlantic coast
residue evident in the recessed areas on the two Stars from cleaning
that his trade was that of Shipping Clerk and was promoted to Acting Corporal the same day
France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Republic of An eight-pointed faceted bronze starOften called the Coupe chou (cabbage cutter) by soldiers, this short sword presents a characteristically heavy and solid brass handle with integrated guard, scrolls on either flank, and a double edged blade, likely of German manufacture, engraved script writing above guard, some light pitting, produced for Artillery troops, Engineers as well as NCOs, blade measures 48. 5 cm in length, and total sword length of 63. 5 cm, accompanied by original