France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 Archive At about 7

At about 7

fine detailing to beading

and machine embroidered into the form of a national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Combatant’s issue

and as Deputy Director of Medical Services

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 Archive At about 7Ordre de l'abeille mellifre. Instituted in 1703. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 52. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, repair, chipping and crazing evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon, fine. Footnote: The original Order of the Honey Bee was established by Anne Louise Bndicte de Bourbon, Duchess of Maine at the Chteau