France, Republic. Three Academic Palms Awards Archive Upon returning from another mission

Upon returning from another mission over England in a group of five

It was awarded to all medical/Red Cross personnel for service in the Netherlands and the Dutch Colonies

An extensive medal ribbon bar featuring nine decorations

9As of 47 Squadron on a flight of 3

with an orange foam sweat absorption pad underneath

France, Republic. Three Academic Palms Awards Archive Upon returning from another mission1. Instituted in 1808. Pair of violet enamelled palm branches, on a purple ribbon, 28. 2 mm (h) x 20 mm (w) very fine condition. 2, 3. Miniature palm branches on a purple ribbon with diamonds, 14. 7 mm (h) x 9 mm (W), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order for Academic Palms was instituted 17th of March 1808 by Emperor Napoleon to honour eminent members of the University of Paris.