Description
Seven weeks after being discharged
Crazing evident in the red enamels on the cross on the Silver and Bronze Grade badges
base with an insert in black felt with a recessed medal bed
the reverse with a loop for wall suspension
The medal was first awarded in 1894
France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour In Gold, Iv Class Officer, C.1950 Auction Archive Seven weeks after being discharged(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier). Instituted in 1802. In Gold with white, blue, red and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, weighing 15. 9 grams, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the laurel tassels on the reverse, partial maker's mark on the ring, measuring 40 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the right tip of the arm at 12 o'clock on the