France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand Auction ” for “IN FIDE JUSTITIA

” for “IN FIDE JUSTITIA ET FORTITUDINE” (“IN FAITH

An Enlisted ranks first pattern breast eagle

bruised and battered but were not seriously injured

third photograph illustrating fourteen RFC airmen in a classroom setting

4 mm (l) x 17

France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand Auction ” for “IN FIDE JUSTITIA(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Badge of the order in silver gilt with a five pointed white enameled cross with ball finials, green enameled laurels in each quadrant and centre presenting Marianne with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with cross enameled flags, measuring 63. 1 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension with integral ring), silver hallmarked with boars head on laurel tassels, enamel loss to