France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, by Lemoine, c.1900 United Republic of is flanked on each side

is flanked on each side by insignia tabs

the reverse has been hand engraved “34 Dr

Very light contact on the pommel's end

set it on fire

A postcard showing a photo of Emperor Wilhelm II

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, by Lemoine, c.1900 United Republic of is flanked on each side(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. In 18 karat gold with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star in white enamel surrounded by green enamelled laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents crossed flags surrounded in a blue