France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Newly Listed 1943 and awarded to foreigners

1943 and awarded to foreigners for services to the Hungarian state and people

the reverse maker marked “ARKANZAS” for the Budapest-based medal and badge firm

the obverse marked

wear evident in the grayish-blue wool on one board

France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Newly Listed 1943 and awarded to foreignersComprising: (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,