France, Iii Empire. A Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1900 GTRexclude on Luftwaffe wool backing

on Luftwaffe wool backing

1897 in Huelva

all around

then transferred to the 36th Battalion on July 29th

France, Iii Empire. A Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1900 GTRexclude on Luftwaffe wool backing(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue.)Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and