France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 Auction Archive tested 18kt solid GOLD

tested 18kt solid GOLD

emboss stamped "120" on the underside of the belt near the end of the tab

just after midnight

each unmarked and measuring 126 mm (w) x 88 mm (h)

the “Hindenburg” was destroyed in an accident when attempting to land in Lakehurst near New York

France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 Auction Archive tested 18kt solid GOLD(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). First instituted May 19th, 1802. VII Type. (c. 1915 issue). An award of fine craftsmanship, constructed of 18 karat Gold and delicately executed blue, red, white, and green enamels, consisting of a five pointed star with dual ball finials, with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a round central Gold medallion showing the profile of Marianne