France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold they were the first to

they were the first to cross the Atlantic by fixed-wing aircraft from Europe to America

8 mm (h) x 42

with a leather tab sewn to the belt with six sets of vertically oriented doubled-up holes for length adjustment

The sleeves have been designed to be button-less and have French cuffs

France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold they were the first to(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII (1870 1951). A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 90. 5 mm (w) x 89. 4 mm (h), weighs 106. 37 grams, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina on Maltese rays, extremely fine. Contained in original case of issue, brown exterior with interior silk in the lid marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS,