France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight United Republic of " According to the Halifax

" According to the Halifax City Police Court Report

on pages 282 and 283 of “The Kriegsmarine Awards: Volume 1” by Sascha Weber and Gerhard R

inclusive of crescent moon suspension 73

21 mm x 77

Pforzheim” on reverse

France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight United Republic of " According to the Halifax(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. An earlier cross that has had July Monarchy centre pieces added at a later date; In silver with blue, white and green enamels, centrepieces in Gold with red, white and blue enamels, with red embroidery in the voided areas of the crown, hallmarked on ring with facies denoting French silver guarantee (1798 1809) , measuring 36. 9 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident