Hero Raynal’s Widow Receives His Legion Of Honour (1914-1918)
Madame Raynal receives Legion of Honour on behalf of her husband, the defender of Fort Vaux.
France.
General view of outdoor ceremony in a courtyard; group of civilians stand to right with one lady dressed in black (Mme Raynal of course who must be a war widow or else M Raynal could accept his own Legion D’Honneur) standing about a yard in front. There are rows of French soldiers behind and a building with arches in background. Three officers step up and hand small box to the lady, then back away. C/U as Mme Raynal and a gentleman examine the medal.
World War One; honours; decorations; heroes.
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Hero Raynal’s Widow Receives His Legion Of Honour (1914-1918)