France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1915 Auction Donovan - Legion of Merit

Donovan - Legion of Merit

hallmarked on reverse above hinge "F

Also in January of 1945

the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch

Chaske was A104565 Rifleman A

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1915 Auction Donovan - Legion of Merit(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Third Republic (1870 1940) In silver, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the pin, measuring 94. 5 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, exhibiting an old catch repair, contact mark evident on Marianne's neck, light contact and surface wear overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National