France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 United Republic of light gilt wear and contact

light gilt wear and contact marks

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The double-sided steel blade featuring a diamond-shaped cross section (known as a moroha blade) measures 274mm in total length

Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 United Republic of light gilt wear and contact(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Commandant). Instituted in 1802. Multi piece construction, in silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a crab and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the loop, measuring 61. 3 mm (w) x 93 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, small chip in the white enamels on the arm at 5 o'clock on the obverse along with scuffing on its reverse, crazing evident in the