France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer certificate_of_authenticity John Hansen

John Hansen

with serial number "505704" matching that on the order

featuring images of Germany

Refinements

nicely toned and in very fine condition

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer certificate_of_authenticity John Hansen(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). An Officer decoration in silver, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, and green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, central obverse medallion featuring a right facing portrait of Marianne, and enamelled crossed flags on the reverse, a surmounting green enamelled wreath suspension, measures 40. 39 mm (w) x 58. 68 mm (h), marked