France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight With Gold And Diamonds, By Arthus-Bertrand, C. 1918 Archive and is overall very well

and is overall very well preserved without cracks or significant signs of wear

on this date

"for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States

stamped with “W162” under the glaze on the reverse

Both the Officer and Member are worn as neck badges

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight With Gold And Diamonds, By Arthus-Bertrand, C. 1918 Archive and is overall very well(Legion dehonneur). Instituted May 19, 1802. Type VIII, Third Republic. (Issue 1870 1951). In silver, a white Maltese cross with ball finials, sections of green enamelled oak leaf and laurel wreath clusters in each quadrant, the obverse presents a Gold centerpiece of right facing profile of Marianne, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse centerpiece presents two crossed French flags superimposed on a Gold field,