France, La Presidence. A Legion D'honneur, Commander, C.1851 Auction Archive the reverse with a maker’s

the reverse with a maker’s mark of Hüttenamt Gleiwitz

in uniform and wearing the 1939 Iron Cross II Class ribbon

measuring 8 mm (w) x 140 mm (h))

on the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914

a Chief Mechanic (Observer)

France, La Presidence. A Legion D'honneur, Commander, C.1851 Auction Archive the reverse with a maker’sIn silver gilt and enamels, bronze gilt centrepiece, 58. 8 mm x 91. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, light gilt wear on the centrepieces, enamel chipping on reverse centrepiece ring, enamel repair evident on both sides of two arms, one ball finial and ring suspension lost to time, with replacement ring, fine.