France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour in Diamonds, c.1880 Buy Now with an additional partially-legible inscription

with an additional partially-legible inscription on the back of the blade

the reverse topped by a serrated magnetic metal loop for suspension

red velvetine medal bed

He was later named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and it was during his time with the 1st Infantry Brigade Staff

and during the First World War

France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour in Diamonds, c.1880 Buy Now with an additional partially-legible inscription(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In silver, a French made cross, presenting a Maltese cross full of old cut diamonds with diamond ball finials, emerald laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents