France, V Republic. A Cross Of The European Confederation To French Ambassador To The United States GTRexclude It is signed in black

It is signed in black ink on behalf of the commanding General by a Lieutenant General

gilt wear and oxidation evident on the rays

the reverse is inscribed with “FÜR VERDIENST” (FOR MERIT) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

1896 in Stevensville

Marine Corps Recruit Depot

France, V Republic. A Cross Of The European Confederation To French Ambassador To The United States GTRexclude It is signed in blackA Cross of the European Confederation of Former Combatants and Award Document, Named to Jacques Kosciusko Morizet, French Ambassador to the United States ; In gilt metal with red and white enamels, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with twelve stars. Extremely fine. The cross is mounted at the upper right of its Award Document, issued by the European Confederation of Former