France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN GERMANY’S DEFENCE”)

measures 105mm (w – inclusive of handle) x 106mm (h)

in soiled white threads

Footnote: The Order of the Patriotic War is a Soviet military decoration that was awarded to all soldiers in the Soviet armed forces

France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold the reverse bearing a raised(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type X. Fifth Republic. (1962 ). A large decoration in silver gilt, presenting a white enamelled five armed Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant constituting a surrounded wreath, the obverse medallion presents the left facing head of Marianne, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presenting crossed