France, Republic. A Society Of The Retired Officers Of The Legion Of Honneur Medal Auction Archive measuring 14 cm (w) x

measuring 14 cm (w) x 14 cm (h) the obverse bearing a central void with four rivet holes where an applique has been removed

on a red wool backer

Until May of 1942 he was engaged in defensive battles in northern Finland

chip in the red enamelled lower arm and gilt wear evident on the Hanseaten Cross

flaking evident in the black lacquer on the clips

France, Republic. A Society Of The Retired Officers Of The Legion Of Honneur Medal Auction Archive measuring 14 cm (w) xIn gilded metal, a badge with smooth rays, the central medallion with a small white enamel five armed Maltese cross with ball finials surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed SOCIETE DES OFFICIERS RETRAITES MEMBRES DE LA LEG. DHONN., with weapons (anchor, sword, cannons) behind the ring, the reverse is plain, the badge is surmounted by a oak and laurel wreath suspension, measures 35. 6mm (w) x 59. 6mm (h), weighs 23. 0 grams, worn on a tricoloured