France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, By Bertrand, C.1930 Auction measuring 30 mm (w) x

measuring 30 mm (w) x 155 mm (l)

by this time a civilian

measuring 146 mm x 19 mm

period repair of the spine

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, By Bertrand, C.1930 Auction measuring 30 mm (w) x(Legion DHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Third Republic (1870 1951). In silver, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Marianne, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse presents two enamelled crossed flags, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the cross is