France, III Republic. Helmet Troop of Gendarmes on Foot, by B. Franck c. 1912 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On the reverse five guests

On the reverse five guests signed in blue ink

and is commemorated on page 268 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

The career-affecting disaster was made better by the letters of encouragement and support that he received from many senior officers who spoke of his high reputation

On this occasion

France, III Republic. Helmet Troop of Gendarmes on Foot, by B. Franck c. 1912 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On the reverse five guestsHelmet with brass crest, bomb, visor and neck cover, marked B. Franck et ses fils Aubersvilliers, 27 cm (h), original liner, removable from helmet, excellent display piece, remains very fine.