France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander, C. 1950 Buy Now step by step

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France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander, C. 1950 Buy Now step by stepInstituted 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