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

This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars', and awarded to Allied Officers from the British and Empire Forces

The order fitted with a good length of silk 'moire' riband, this stitched to facilitate insertion of a mounting rod or 'Boule' in the French tradition of wear

Minor enamel chips to first and third obverse arms only, otherwise a good contemporary 'World Wars' issue

Condition: VF

Code: 26111