France, III Republic. A National Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity the pencil inscribed text on

the pencil inscribed text on the pages unaffected)

There are protective black wool patches stitched in place behind both of the metal belt supports

The collar is flanked on each side by insignia in the form of stylized bronze cherry blossoms

the Order of Academic Palms without a ribbon

He was appointed an Assistant Commissary

France, III Republic. A National Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity the pencil inscribed text on(Republique Francaise). Instituted in 1802. In 18 karat gold, with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star surrounded by laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, obverse centre shows profile of Marianne facing right with inscription Rpublique Francaise 1870, reverse centrepiece shows flag of France surrounded by blue enameled ring with the inscription Honneur et Patrie, inclusive of green enameled laurel wreath 88. 9 mm (h)