France, III Republic. Two Awards & Decorations GTRexclude 0/0708/0001" on the reverse

0/0708/0001" on the reverse

The initial Purple Heart was followed by two Oak Leaf Clusters

moderate silvering wear

with backing metal plate but no cloth

France, III Republic. Two Awards & Decorations GTRexclude 0/0708/0001" on the reverseIncludes: 1. Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight (Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. In silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the obverse, maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) on the ring, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and loss evident in