France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer Archive presenting the letters S K

presenting the letters S K

In February of 1942

a Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross II Class

the interior with a white rayon lid liner and slotted grey felt medal bed

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer Archive presenting the letters S K(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