France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Newly Listed 41 mm (w) x 45

41 mm (w) x 45

stamped "133

the reverse with Chinese characters for Merit Medal on a stippled ground

101st Airborne

maker marked with thestylized Assmann "A" (F

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Newly Listed 41 mm (w) x 45In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels on the reverse, marked with a boar's head and maker marked on the obverse of the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 82. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon without ties, scattered chipping evident in multi coloured enamels throughout on both sides, gilt wear on