France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

the hilt mounts have a nice satin finish throughout and are still in excellent condition

the image overlaid by Pitsch’s handwritten signature in blue ink

the interior plain with a full-colour and unused NSKOV postcard inset as a liner

the reverse with a round central medallion featuring an enameled Coat of Arms

France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 48 mm (w) x(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