being the initial pruductioon
1867 Cross of Mentana - "Loyal and Meritorious" (obverse)
Enclosed hoist sleeve on the left side with a twisted white nylon cord fed through it
which lasted ten days until he was forced to enter the hospital "sick"
The 3rd Labour Battalion was re-designated as the 5th Battalion
France, 5Th Republic. A Legion Of Honour, Officer’s Cross, C.1970 Buy Now being the initial pruductioon(Legion DHonneur). Instituted in 1802. Type X (1962 ). In 18k Gold, an Officers Cross, featuring a five armed white Maltese Cross with ball finials, a wreath of half oak leaves and half laurel leaves is between the arms of the cross, the central medallion features a right facing portrait of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE (French Republic), the reverse medallion presents