France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Auction Archive on full-length neck ribbon

on full-length neck ribbon

gilt palm on an original ribbon with pinback

“his special abilities for the work involved with this weapon emerged

There is an olive green and brown embroidered aiguillette

France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Auction Archive on full-length neck ribbonOrdre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Grand croix. Instituted in 1802. 1951 1962 Issue. In silver gilt, maker marked "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and hallmarked with a crab on the pin, measuring 92. 8 mm (w) x 90. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits,