France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Hold Variation 1 - Circa 1945-47

Variation 1 - Circa 1945-47

framed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves

with a 255 mm nickel-plated magnetic steel blade

being the headless flush mount type

Constructed in red and white on black wool backing

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Hold Variation 1 - Circa 1945-47(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier). Instituted in 1802. In silver with white, blue, red and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "LGION D'HONNEUR OFFICIER" on the lid, inside lid lined in off white satin, base with a medal bed in