France, Republic. A Minister Of War Honour Medal, 1St Class In Gold GTRexclude holding a torch in his

holding a torch in his right hand and a hammer and sickle in his left hand

"B" version

The award was made from silver that had been gifted to the 1st Paratrooper Division by abbot Gregorio Diamare

enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring and the tip of the bottom arm

having previously served as a Woman of the Bedchamber from 1901

France, Republic. A Minister Of War Honour Medal, 1St Class In Gold GTRexclude holding a torch in hisMdaille d'honneur du ministre de la guerre. Instituted from 1885. In silver gilt, marked "1 ARGENT" and flanked by dual cornucopia hallmarks on the edge, engraver marked "H PONSCARME" on the obverse, inscribed in raised text "Mme V. J. COLLON 1919" on the reverse, measuring 27. 7 mm in diameter, bruised, rosette on its original ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "MINISTRE DE LA GUERRE" and "Mme J. J. COLLON 1919"