France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand Republic of and he was wounded)

and he was wounded)

The purpose of this badge is unknown

Already in late 1943

but later found himself back at the Philippines Divisional Hospital until July of 1914

which he had contacted while on leave in England the previous December

France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand Republic of and he was wounded)(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Badge of the order in silver gilt with a five pointed white enameled cross with ball finials, green enameled laurels in each quadrant and centre presenting Marianne with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with cross enameled flags, measuring 63. 1 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension with integral ring), silver hallmarked with boars head on laurel tassels, enamel loss to