France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, By Bertrand, C.1930 Auction illustrating Generalleutnant Otto Liman von

illustrating Generalleutnant Otto Liman von Sanders in a studio portrait

period repair of the spine

gilt characters on the inside lid

measuring 30 mm (w) x 155 mm (l)

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, By Bertrand, C.1930 Auction illustrating Generalleutnant Otto Liman von(Legion DHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Third Republic (1870 1951). In silver, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Marianne, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse presents two enamelled crossed flags, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the cross is