France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand United Republic of the blue enamels on the

the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings unaffected

constructed of velvet covered wood (case is missing)

measuring 80 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

Footnote: The Medal was awarded during the reigns of Victor Emmanuel II (1833-1878)

October 1944 he was a part of the 12th

France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand United Republic of the blue enamels on the(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Badge of the order in silver gilt with a five pointed white enameled cross with ball finials, green enameled laurels in each quadrant and centre presenting Marianne with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with cross enameled flags, measuring 63. 1 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension with integral ring), silver hallmarked with boars head on laurel tassels, enamel loss to