France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The Conquerors Of The Bastille, 1889 Hold " The award of the

" The award of the Silver Star was soon followed by the award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf to the Bronze Star Medal (later determined to be a "V" Device)

with a detailed description of each item along with a corresponding reference number

During a gala marking the USO's 75th anniversary in 2016

measuring 105 mm (w) x 150 mm (h) x 40 mm (d)

Arthur de Brisay Tremaine of the Marine and Fisheries Department in Ottawa

France, Iii Republic. A Medal For The Conquerors Of The Bastille, 1889 Hold " The award of the(Insigne en or de Vainqueur de la Bastille decerne aux Gardes). Instituted 1789. Type III (1889). In bronze, a lozenge shaped decoration with ball finials at each point, the obverse features an open padlock with broken chains and two cannonballs, surrounded by the inscription LA LIBERTE CONQUISE LE 14 JUILLET 1789 (Freedom Conquered July 14 1789), the reverse bears a sword with a wreath around the middle of the blade, surrounded by the inscription