France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923)

(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923)

measuring 207 mm x 293 mm

tiny enamel chipping to falcon

with the buckram stiffener backing

France, Third Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, VII Type, c. 1915 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1923)(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). First instituted May 19th, 1802. VII Type. (c. 1915 issue). An award of fine craftsmanship, constructed of 18 karat Gold and delicately executed blue, red, white, and green enamels, consisting of a five pointed star with dual ball finials, with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a round central Gold medallion showing the profile of Marianne