France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight in Case, by Bertrand Auction Archive 85 mm in diameter

85 mm in diameter

(Medaglia di Spedizione in Albania)

was engaged in the arctic zone from February 1943 to September 1945

70 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension ring)

She was a grandadughter of Tsar Nicolas I and first cousin of Tsar Alexander III of Russia

France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight in Case, by Bertrand Auction Archive 85 mm in diameter(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted May 19, 1802. In silver, a five pointed white enamelled cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurels in each quadrant and centre presenting Marianne with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with cross enamelled flags, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 59. 2 mm (h), marked with a boars head denoting french manufacture post 1838 and 800 silver fineness, original ribbon, light enamel wear, very fine. Contained in its