France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 United Republic of with some oxidation and flecking

with some oxidation and flecking of enamels evident

with length of neck  ribbon

Sash badge composing of an enameled green four-armed cross in silver gilt

In solid silvered metal

also at the age of 73 and was buried with him

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 United Republic of with some oxidation and flecking(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Commandant). Instituted in 1802. Multi piece construction, in silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a crab and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the loop, measuring 61. 3 mm (w) x 93 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, small chip in the white enamels on the arm at 5 o'clock on the obverse along with scuffing on its reverse, crazing evident in the