France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1915 Archive named in pencil to "12947

named in pencil to "12947 CQMS H

the reverse of one with a partially-intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) tag with a serial number of “A-0624”

the reverse plain with a single rivet

He was taken on strength by the 4th Reserve Battalion upon his release from hospital on May 24th

A War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords certificate

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross Star, C.1915 Archive named in pencil to "12947(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Third Republic (1870 1940) In silver, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the pin, measuring 94. 5 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, exhibiting an old catch repair, contact mark evident on Marianne's neck, light contact and surface wear overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National