A French Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, Model Of The Fifth Republic (1962-Current) Hold He states that long before

He states that long before he enlisted he had desired to break away from this type of work and try his hand at selling - preferably men's clothing

all superimposed on a Luftwaffe grey cloth backing

Initial training consisted of parachute jumps from a converted barrage balloon

while the right breast pocket has a fine quality green cloth corded aiguillette attached to the pocket's button and the second button on the front closure

A French Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, Model Of The Fifth Republic (1962-Current) Hold He states that long beforeFrance; Silver gilt with with red, blue, white and green enamels, unmarked, 42 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, large rosette on its original ribbon, one small red enamelled ball missing on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine.