France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander, C. 1950 Auction Archive the obverse with a raised

the obverse with a raised central W with the re-institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm

raised platform with a blue velvet recessed medal bed

Victorian swivel scroll suspension

measuring 94 mm (w) x 114 mm (h) x 30 mm (d)

one ball at the tip of the arm appears replaced

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander, C. 1950 Auction Archive the obverse with a raisedInstituted May 19, 1802. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with sections of a laurel and oak leaf wreath between the arms, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Marianne, surrounded by the blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is surmounted by a large wreath, measures 63. 45mm (w) x 92. 05mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension), weighs 28. 8