France, Iii Empire. A Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1900 United Republic of maker marked "M1/120" (Wilhelm Deumer

maker marked "M1/120" (Wilhelm Deumer

crazing and chipping evident in the white enamels on the elephant and in the red enamels on the bar below the elephant's feet

Footnote: John Henry Wragg was born on March 18

box also very fine

Fischer received the promotion to Feldwebel (Sergeant)

France, Iii Empire. A Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1900 United Republic of maker marked "M1/120" (Wilhelm Deumer(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue.)Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and