Description
a Letter from Captain H
stamped "ATLANTIC STAR" on the lid
scattered chipping in the green enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring
standing at attention
reverse centre presenting the motto of the order RET OG SANDHED (Translation: Justice and Truth)
France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour in Gold, Fourth Class Officer, c.1915 certificate_of_authenticity a Letter from Captain H(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. In 18K Gold with red, white, blue and green enamels, weighing 16. 4 grams without ribbon, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h), hallmarked on laurels with Eagles Head, intact enamels, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, extremely fine. In case of issue, manufactured by Louis Aucoc, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the