France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star certificate_of_authenticity with all of its enamels

with all of its enamels intact

measuring 43 mm x 48 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension

and by dual lips at the bottom

with French hallmark (swan) on the ring

who was killed in a reconnaissance flight over the Bay of Fundy

France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star certificate_of_authenticity with all of its enamels(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII (1870 1951). A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 90. 5 mm (w) x 89. 4 mm (h), weighs 106. 37 grams, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina on Maltese rays, extremely fine. Contained in original case of issue, brown exterior with interior silk in the lid marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS,