France, Iii Republic. A Legion D'honneur, Grand Cross Star, (Collectors Copy) Auction Archive with unit/battalion “9” designation hand

with unit/battalion “9” designation hand embroidered

The photo is dedicated to his “beloved aunt” as a keepsake

several edges split away from box

He was finally disempowered in the summer of 1944 and didn’t emerge again until the end of the war

Fife and Forfar Yeomanry

France, Iii Republic. A Legion D'honneur, Grand Cross Star, (Collectors Copy) Auction Archive with unit/battalion “9” designation hand(Post 1945 Manufactured Collectors Copy). In silver, with five arms each with dual ball finials, each quadrant with five rays, centre separately affixed, reverse with dual stays and large central pin assembly, measuring 94. 2 mm (w) x 91 mm (h), a worn example, remains extremely fine.