France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander certificate_of_authenticity 285 mm (w) x 41

285 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

preparing for his final posting at RCAF Torbay

He was awarded the decoration on July 20

(Sudetendeutsche Landsmannschaft Vase)

bearing a gilded bronze anchor insignia

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander certificate_of_authenticity 285 mm (w) x 41(Ordre National de la Lgion d'Honneur). Type VIII (1870 1951). In silver, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, a green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the center silver gilt medallion features a right facing profile of Marianne surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse medallion bears two crossed French flags, surrounded by a blue enamel ring HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is