France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Auction 1899 in Franklin

1899 in Franklin

contact marks on the reverse of the HC

dated 6 March 1880

s impression of which combat later appeared in an illustrated history of the War - prior to being severely wounded in a subsequent combat in October 1915

center appliqué in Gold and enamels (50mm)

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Auction 1899 in FranklinIn silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels on the reverse, marked with a boar's head and maker marked on the obverse of the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 82. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon without ties, scattered chipping evident in multi coloured enamels throughout on both sides, gilt wear on