France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Archive with extensive material fatigue evident

with extensive material fatigue evident throughout

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon affixed to a classic bronze clasp with horizontal pinback

Footnote: The Cruiser Cologne was a light cruiser that served as part of the Reichsmarine

with evidence of re-attachment of the latter

Victory Medal with MID oakleaf

France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Archive with extensive material fatigue evidentComprising: (Croix de Guerre 1914 15) War Cross 1914 1915, with three bronze palms and a bronze star on original ribbon, 37 mm x 46 mm, awarded for repeated citations at the Army level including engagements at Neuville Saint Vaast, the Lorraine front, and the Chemin des Dames. Ribbon shows signs of wear, near perfect condition. ( V ) Kingdom of Serbia, Order of the White Eagle, 5th Class with Swords, in silver and enamels, with original ribbon,