France, Iii Republic. A Lot Of Four Orders & Medals Auction Archive oxidation evident on the nose

oxidation evident on the nose bridge

but made by "BRACA KNAUS"

also as "spare crew"

later establishing a Militia Airborne Surgical Team

France, Iii Republic. A Lot Of Four Orders & Medals Auction Archive oxidation evident on the noseLegion of Honour, Knight (Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier) (in silver gilt with blue, white, red and green enamels, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the enamels throughout on both sides, missing its reverse centrepiece, replacement ribbon); Combatant's Cross (Croix du Combattant) (in bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 36 mm