France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iv Class Officer, C.1950 Auction Archive the inside of the crown

the inside of the crown in maroon felt with touches of red and green embroidery in its base

the other two grasping

nicely marked inside

The mobilization headquarters was at Nelson

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iv Class Officer, C.1950 Auction Archive the inside of the crown(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier). Instituted in 1802. In silver with white, blue, red and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides and in the blue