France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction with the body of the

with the body of the cap fabricated from a dark field-gray wool

Hauptmnünztamt” on the edge of the medal

and three daughters

sealing companionways

and War Aid Merit Cross (silver

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction with the body of the(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, gilt centrepieces, unmarked, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 62. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms and in the green enamels on the wreathing on both sides, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA