France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Auction Archive (Kriegerverein Gravelotte Kreuz)

(Kriegerverein Gravelotte Kreuz)

Allersheimer bought the F

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a ribbed fan suspension with a loop retaining a period original ribbon

the pinback maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “50” for Karl Gschiermeister

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Auction Archive (Kriegerverein Gravelotte Kreuz)(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Commandant). Instituted in 1802. Multi piece construction, in silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a crab and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the loop, measuring 61. 3 mm (w) x 93 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, small chip in the white enamels on the arm at 5 o'clock on the obverse along with scuffing on its reverse, crazing evident in the