France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Hold Throughout the rise of the

Throughout the rise of the Nazis and following their assumption of power in 1933

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France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Hold Throughout the rise of theOrdre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Grand croix. Instituted in 1802. 1951 1962 Issue. In silver gilt, maker marked "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and hallmarked with a crab on the pin, measuring 92. 8 mm (w) x 90. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits,