France, V Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Commander With Case, C. 1970 certificate_of_authenticity on a 56 mm pin)

on a 56 mm pin)

ON) Silver

including both military astronauts and civilian employees

with soiling evident throughout

France, V Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Commander With Case, C. 1970 certificate_of_authenticity on a 56 mm pin)(Legion DHonneur). Instituted in 1802. A silver gilt commanders badge, featuring a five armed white Maltese Cross with ball finials, a wreath of half oak leaves and half laurel leaves is between the arms of the cross, the central medallion features a silver gilt right facing portrait of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE (French Republic), the reverse medallion presents crossed