France, III Republic. A National Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, c. 1915 Republic of " and the date "1900"

" and the date "1900" in simulated Chinese character strokes

constructed of a red cotton base overlaid by a white disc

the obverse with a central Reichsnährstand insignia

with a brown leather strap emerging from it and housing a magnetic metal clip for uniform attachment

otherwise unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Deschler & Sohn

France, III Republic. A National Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, c. 1915 Republic of " and the date "1900"(Republique Francaise). Instituted in 1802. In 18 karat gold, with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star surrounded by laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, obverse centre shows profile of Marianne facing right with inscription Rpublique Francaise 1870, reverse centrepiece shows flag of France surrounded by blue enameled ring with the inscription Honneur et Patrie, inclusive of green enameled laurel wreath 88. 9 mm (h)