France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Case, C.1900 Auction Archive The unveiling of the Cenotaph

The unveiling of the Cenotaph took place on May 25

The Wehrmacht helmet decal on the left side of the helmet is approximately 40% intact - has rubbed off completely where the bread bag strap comes in contact with the helmet

The enemy then covered us with such a preponderance of fire that he finally came in on our left

a quarter gear rests to the side of the hand

silver and enamelled insignia

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Case, C.1900 Auction Archive The unveiling of the Cenotaph(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Hardshelled with a wooden frame, dark brown simulated cracked leather covering on the exterior, embossed and inscribed "LGION D'HONNEUR COMMANDEUR" in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "Louis AUCOC FILS GEORGES AUCOC SUCCr FABRICANT JOAILLIER BIJOUTIER 9. RUE DU 4 SEPTEMBRE PARIS" on the white satin inside lid, raised platform with a violet velvet medal bed, the hinge