Central African Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold The first postcard illustrates a

The first postcard illustrates a standing Lieutenant Dossenbach in a studio setting

Accompanied by the matching visor cap

Fighting at the forefront of his troops

consisting of 1) A Commemorative West Wall medal “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen”

Central African Republic. An Order Of Academic Palms, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Hold The first postcard illustrates aOrdre des Palmes Acadmiques. Instituted in 1962. In silver gilt with violet enamels, maker marked "A. B." (Arthus Bertrand) on the loop, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its full length neck ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, intact enamels, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Academic Palms was instituted August 8, 1962 and awarded for services to education in three classes: Commander, Officer and Knight.