France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Auction Black case in near mint

Black case in near mint condition

with the reverse disk bearing the inscription "TOE" (Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs)

a friend of the “Red Baron” Manfred von Richthofen

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France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Auction Black case in near mintIn silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels on the reverse, marked with a boar's head and maker marked on the obverse of the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 82. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon without ties, scattered chipping evident in multi coloured enamels throughout on both sides, gilt wear on