France, Iii Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case,C.1918 Auction Archive at the age of 21

at the age of 21 years

maker marked “Arbeitsgemeinschaft Metal und Kunstoff of Gablonz”

The last document confirms the 437th aerial victory of that Squadron

although these badges were made only by Zagreb's maker "Braca Knaus"'

(Royal Italian Air Force)

France, Iii Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case,C.1918 Auction Archive at the age of 21(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and underside of the platform