France: Legion of Honour (Legion d'Honneur). Commander’s neck badge. 3rd Repblic issue with dated obverse

The large and impressive silver, gilt & enamel insignia has dimensions approximately 82mm including wreath suspension x 62mm

The insignia is fitted with a full size silk 'moire' neck cravat riband, with silk 'ties'

Contained in leather bound plush hinged case of issue. The case ith the name of the order in gilt tooled letters on outside upper lid of case
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Code: 20570

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type, with obverse date '1870'

The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' marks on lower tie of obverse wreath

Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel

Reference 'Medal to Australia' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 57 awards of the Medal Militaire were made to Australian personnel during th...  read more

Code: 21178

France (Colonial): Order of Nicham El Anouar (Ordre du Nicham El Anouar Chevalier). 5th Class 'Knights' silver, gilt and enamel breast badge

Of French 'Parisian' manufacture

The insignia with French 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' on reverse of top suspension post

The insignia was instituted by Sultan Hamed Ben Mohamed, of Tadjourah, in 1887. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be aw...  read more

Code: 21187

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'etoile d'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' gilt and enamel breast badge

The insignia of 55mm dimension

Of French 'Parisian' manufacture

The reverse of the suspension clasp with a silver 'Sanglier' hallmark stamp and makers mark for Paris medal maker 'Maison Delande' (in use 1907-1962)

The insignia was instituted by Sultan Mohamed Said Omar of Anjouan in 1874. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a Fre...  read more

Code: 21185

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 3rd Class 'Commander' silver, gilt & enamel breast badge

The insignia fitted with a full silk moire neck cravat riband with long silk 'ties'

The insignia by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' and dates from circa 1911-. The suspension hanger with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' and makers marks for 'Arthus Bertrand' (diamond AB*&Cie)

Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889. By the decree...  read more

Code: 21189

Syria (French Colonial Mandate Territory): Honour Medal of Syrian Merit. 4th Class. Bronze and enamel breast badge

A French Parisian made item of insignia with, Arthus Bertrand Depose, maker marks on reverse of insignia

The Honour Medal of Syrian Merit, was created by the French High Commissioner in 1926, with four classes or grades of award, and awarded for acts of distinction or courage performed in Syria. Although the French Mandate in Syria ended in 1946, the award continued to be awarded...  read more

Code: 21196

France: Order Of National Merit 1963- (Ordre National Du Merite 1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' silvered & enamel breast badge

The insignia with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and '1' marks on reverse of suspension hanger

The National Order of Merit (French: Ordre national du Merite) is a French order with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic. The Order was established on, 3 December 1963, by President Charles de Gaulle. The reason for the order's establishment was to replace the larg...  read more

Code: 21212

France: Order of Combatant Merit (Ordre du Mérite Combattant, chevalier). Third class 'Knight' silvered & enamelled breast badge (1953 to 1963)

This insignia with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo mark on reverse of suspension hanger

Created in 1953, as an Order - awarded in three classes or grades - to recognize distinguished military services

Basic award criteria for this Order was that the recipient had to be at least 40 years of age and with at least 15 years military veteran service

Note on...  read more

Code: 21211

France: Order of Public Health (Ordre de la Santé Publique, Chevalier). 3rd Class 'Knight' silver & enamel breast badge

This insignia with French 'Sanglier' silver and Parisian maker hallmarks or 'Poincons' on obverse suspension hanger

Instituted on 18 February 1938, the Order of Public Health was awarded in three classes

This order is now obsolete, with the last awards being made in 1963

To qualify for the 'Knight' or 'Chevalier' class, the recipient must meet basic ...  read more

Code: 21206

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Chevalier). Third class 'Knight' silvered & enamel breast badge

The Order was created on 25 October 1936 and modified on 14 February 1937, the award was to recognise outstanding service to Provident and Mutual Associations that provided social insurance, benevolent & pensions. Basic award criteria was that nominees had to be at least 32 years of age and have worked in a professional capacity in the insurance, pensions and mutuals sectors for at least five y...  read more

Code: 21203