France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand Republic of Sabres (Sables)

Sabres (Sables)

Fine quality officers black field service cap with bullion wire embroidered cap badge

Already in late 1943

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The purpose of this badge is unknown

France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand Republic of Sabres (Sables)(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Badge of the order in silver gilt with a five pointed white enameled cross with ball finials, green enameled laurels in each quadrant and centre presenting Marianne with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with cross enameled flags, measuring 63. 1 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension with integral ring), silver hallmarked with boars head on laurel tassels, enamel loss to