France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, By Bertrand, C.1930 Buy Now He was the first aviator

He was the first aviator to win the Pour le Merite

then transferred two months later to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on May 1st

Lancashire Fusiliers and was sent to the Middle Eastern front

later being named Acting Conductor on August 1st

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, By Bertrand, C.1930 Buy Now He was the first aviator(Legion DHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Third Republic (1870 1951). In silver, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Marianne, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse presents two enamelled crossed flags, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the cross is