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

He had his German ethnic heritage confirmed on the 11th of December 1942

the reverse maker marked “Friedrich Orth

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

worn with correct replacement ribbon

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.