France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold At that early stage of

At that early stage of the war

the first of this rank to do so

although he remained in service during the Napoleonic Wars

along with a reinforced slot that opens into the left waist pocket

they were the first to cross the Atlantic by fixed-wing aircraft from Europe to America

France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star Hold At that early stage of(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII (1870 1951). A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 90. 5 mm (w) x 89. 4 mm (h), weighs 106. 37 grams, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina on Maltese rays, extremely fine. Contained in original case of issue, brown exterior with interior silk in the lid marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS,