France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C. 1930 United Republic of A very fine quality matching

A very fine quality matching pair worn by flyers circa 1914-16

Finely made in silver with an iron core

was awarded the Defence Medal

The front center of the shako has a large

It is dated in Zagreb

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C. 1930 United Republic of A very fine quality matching(Legion dHonneur). Instituted May 2, 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). A silver gilt five point white enamel Maltese Cross with ball finials, with segments of a laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion features the silver gilt right facing head of Marianne, the symbol of the revolution, in a blue enamel surround inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870 (French Republic 1870), the reverse medallion