France, Republic. A Legion D’honneur, Officers Cross In Gold, C.1875 certificate_of_authenticity The front center of the

The front center of the cap has a machine embroidered Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted

and I believe it was this trait of coolness and bravery in the man that led me with others to stay with him in the breastworks when the rest of the line had fled

Combatants' Cross

in which he served in the Baltic during the campaigns of 1854-55

recipient's name hand scratched on reverse

France, Republic. A Legion D’honneur, Officers Cross In Gold, C.1875 certificate_of_authenticity The front center of the1870 Type, in hallmarked (18. Kt) Gold and enamels, measuring 41mm (x59mm including wreath suspension), very minor enamel chipping to blue enamel obverse, otherwise extremely fine.