France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer certificate_of_authenticity featuring images of Germany

featuring images of Germany

nicely toned and in very fine condition

with serial number "505704" matching that on the order

qualifying as a specialist in orthopedics

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer certificate_of_authenticity featuring images of Germany(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). An Officer decoration in silver, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, and green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, central obverse medallion featuring a right facing portrait of Marianne, and enamelled crossed flags on the reverse, a surmounting green enamelled wreath suspension, measures 40. 39 mm (w) x 58. 68 mm (h), marked