France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour in Gold, Fourth Class Officer, c.1915 visually-hidden gilt intact on reverse

gilt intact on reverse

measuring 64 mm (w) x 395 mm (l)

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and Medal Rolls (for the India Medal 1895-1902 and the Queen's South Africa Medal) from the National Archives

measuring 31 mm x 37 mm

maker marked “PETZ & LORENZ

France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour in Gold, Fourth Class Officer, c.1915 visually-hidden gilt intact on reverse(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. In 18K Gold with red, white, blue and green enamels, weighing 16. 4 grams without ribbon, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h), hallmarked on laurels with Eagles Head, intact enamels, large rosette affixed to its original ribbon, extremely fine. In case of issue, manufactured by Louis Aucoc, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the