France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Republic of A First War Medal Pair

A First War Medal Pair to the 31st Canadian Battery

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Air-Force and Civil Medals and Ribbons" by Stanley G

and 113 mm (w) x 73 mm (l)

An Imperial Black or Silver Grade Badge

France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Republic of A First War Medal Pair(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type X. Fifth Republic. (1962 ). A large decoration in silver gilt, presenting a white enamelled five armed Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant constituting a surrounded wreath, the obverse medallion presents the left facing head of Marianne, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presenting crossed