France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold (MS-3685 PTE

(MS-3685 PTE

measures 105mm (w – inclusive of handle) x 106mm (h)

in soiled white threads

Rudi disappeared with his parachute into the clouds

France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold (MS-3685 PTE(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type X. Fifth Republic. (1962 ). A large decoration in silver gilt, presenting a white enamelled five armed Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant constituting a surrounded wreath, the obverse medallion presents the left facing head of Marianne, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presenting crossed