France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1915 Hold the rest of the battalion

the rest of the battalion following in the second wave

constructed of a gilded bronze shaft decorated around the outer circumference with etched designs

dated May 21

The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso reading “ALCOSO

horizontal banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1915 Hold the rest of the battalion(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