France, Third Republic. A Légion D'honneur, Chevalier, C.1946 Buy Now without signs of wear or

without signs of wear or damage from storage of any kind

Hale served aboard five ships during his thirteen years

103 mm x 147 mm

While hospitalized in England

France, Third Republic. A Légion D'honneur, Chevalier, C.1946 Buy Now without signs of wear or1870 1951 Issue. In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, maker marked on ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits,