France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction where he was taken on

where he was taken on strength of the 23rd Battalion

die-stamped Luftwaffe eagle insignia with a swastika in its talons in the centre of the base

82 mm x 28

with photographs

and three daughters

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction where he was taken on(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, gilt centrepieces, unmarked, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 62. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms and in the green enamels on the wreathing on both sides, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA