France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander In Gold, C. 1900 Auction Archive The upper crossguard features ribbed

The upper crossguard features ribbed edges and dual central medallions

leather bound

despite the Evening Standard having published an apology on May 27th

two rivets to reduce wear from rubbing

Richthofen achieved his greatest success on the Eastern Front

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander In Gold, C. 1900 Auction Archive The upper crossguard features ribbed(Legion Dhonneur). In 18K Gold, a five armed white enamel cross with ball finials, segments of laurel and oak leaf wreath between the arms, the obverse medallion presents the right facing profile of Marianne, surrounded by the blue enamel ring REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse medallion presents crossed French flags, encircled by the inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE in a blue ring, the cross is surmounted by a half laurel, half oak wreath, measures