France, Third Republic. Two Orders of the Legion of Honour, Knights visually-hidden marked “4” on the pinback

marked “4” on the pinback (Steinhauer & Lück)

with the ribbing retaining a twisted and rolled wire cord

VIII - Italy and the Little Nations

dark patina on one

1889 (later known as 5th Eastern Division)

France, Third Republic. Two Orders of the Legion of Honour, Knights visually-hidden marked “4” on the pinback(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. 1870 1951 Issue. In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, laterally pierced ball suspension, partial marks on the suspension and ribbon tassel, measuring 40. 9 mm (w) x 59. 7 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), chipping evident in multiple locations in the white enamelled arms on both sides, and in the green enamels on the wreath, white enamel has been