France, July Monarchy. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1835 United Republic of and rays in gold and

and rays in gold and enamels

He received permission on April 30

Since the First Nucleus was formed in June 1942

blue paper embossed seal of the United States of America War Office at the base

für Flüge in Deutschland zwecks Erprobung der feindlichen Flugzeugarten / Französischer Codron-Doppledecker

France, July Monarchy. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1835 United Republic of and rays in gold and(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1830 1848). In silver with blue, red, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a rabbit's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, measuring 22. 5 mm (w) x 34. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA