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

gilt characters on the inside lid

it was joined by the 39th Battalion

(Ordnungspolizei Säbel für Männer/Unteroffizier)

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