France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold a replacement birth certified

a replacement birth certified

6 - The Empire Gallantry Medallists who were Authorised to Exchange Their EGM for the George Cross

measures 105mm (w – inclusive of handle) x 106mm (h)

accompanied by Award Book with detailing for above medal

(MS-3685 PTE

France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold a replacement birth certified(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type X. Fifth Republic. (1962 ). A large decoration in silver gilt, presenting a white enamelled five armed Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant constituting a surrounded wreath, the obverse medallion presents the left facing head of Marianne, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presenting crossed