Description
Commander cross of the legion of honour (Légion d’honneur), 3rd Republic (1870-1940)
The legion of Honour is the higher French Order of Merit. It has been established 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
In the third Republic the crown was replaced by a laurel and oak wreath
Height cross approx. 6 cm
Total height with laurel wreath approx. 8,5 cm
Zinc alloy medal with cold enamel
Ribbon included
