A French Medal of the Academic Society of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Commander's Neck Badge

France; Four-piece construction, silver gilt with white, light blue and dark blue enamels, maker marked "AXC" on the loop, 50 mm x 83.5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its original full-length neck ribbon, the ends of which are sewn together, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Academic Society of Letters, Arts and Sciences was founded in 1915 and recognizes men and women of all nationalities, who have distinguished themselves in the arts, performing arts, architecture, physical and medical sciences and letters.