France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour in Gold, Fourth Class Officer, c.1915 Auction Archive Air and Space Forces)

Air and Space Forces)

topped by a ring retaining an original ribbon

74mm (h-to top of suspension)

scattered surface rust and bubbling on the IC

Accompanied by brief paperwork regarding Dixon’s life

France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour in Gold, Fourth Class Officer, c.1915 Auction Archive Air and Space Forces)(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. In 18K Gold with red, white, blue and green enamels, weighing 16. 4 grams without ribbon, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h), hallmarked on laurels with Eagles Head, intact enamels, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, extremely fine. In case of issue, manufactured by Louis Aucoc, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the