France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Case, C.1900 United Republic of central red enameled medallion depicting

central red enameled medallion depicting a detailed white horse

and Victory Medal (32726 CPL

with its soiled period original ribbon

measuring 33 mm (w) x 37 mm (h)

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Case, C.1900 United Republic of central red enameled medallion depicting(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Hardshelled with a wooden frame, dark brown simulated cracked leather covering on the exterior, embossed and inscribed "LGION D'HONNEUR COMMANDEUR" in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked "Louis AUCOC FILS GEORGES AUCOC SUCCr FABRICANT JOAILLIER BIJOUTIER 9. RUE DU 4 SEPTEMBRE PARIS" on the white satin inside lid, raised platform with a violet velvet medal bed, the hinge