France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse

Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars'

Overall wear and enamel chipping, but still a useful example of the premiier French national order

Condition: Enamel damage thus GF

Code: 24459