France, V Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Ix Model, Commander, By Bertrand certificate_of_authenticity (Fliegerhorst-Kommandatur Erkennungsmarke)

(Fliegerhorst-Kommandatur Erkennungsmarke)

with wings bearing regional coats of arms

when Syria seceded from the union after the 1961 Syrian coup d'état

entitled "Aces High - A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots of the British and Commonwealth Forces in WWII" by Christopher Shores and Clive Williams

edge bruises very fine

France, V Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Ix Model, Commander, By Bertrand certificate_of_authenticity (Fliegerhorst-Kommandatur Erkennungsmarke)Institution Date: May 19, 1802. In silver gilt with enamels, with a large laurel suspension, hallmarked on elongated loop with Bertrand mark, measuring a 58mm (w) x 81mm (h to top of suspension), with intact enamels and on period neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition.