France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 Auction Archive surrounded by an enamelled blue

surrounded by an enamelled blue border inscribed by IN FIDE SALUS (IN FAITH IS THE SALVATION)

each unmarked and measuring 126 mm (w) x 88 mm (h)

A rare Hungarian Parachutist Badge

Awarded to high ranking political and military leaders and also to foreign diplomats at the time

France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 Auction Archive surrounded by an enamelled blue(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). First instituted May 19th, 1802. VII Type. (c. 1915 issue). An award of fine craftsmanship, constructed of 18 karat Gold and delicately executed blue, red, white, and green enamels, consisting of a five pointed star with dual ball finials, with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a round central Gold medallion showing the profile of Marianne