France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour in Diamonds, c.1880 Buy Now measuring 213 mm (w) x

measuring 213 mm (w) x 303 mm (h) x 18

and during the First World War

with an additional partially-legible inscription on the back of the blade

Empire: Tyrol Defence Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (in bronze gilt

He was later named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and it was during his time with the 1st Infantry Brigade Staff

France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour in Diamonds, c.1880 Buy Now measuring 213 mm (w) x(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In silver, a French made cross, presenting a Maltese cross full of old cut diamonds with diamond ball finials, emerald laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents