France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C. 1930 United Republic of was awarded the Defence Medal

was awarded the Defence Medal

measuring 129 mm x 56 mm

receipt measuring 210x297mm

Finely made in silver with an iron core

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand, C. 1930 United Republic of was awarded the Defence Medal(Legion dHonneur). Instituted May 2, 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). A silver gilt five point white enamel Maltese Cross with ball finials, with segments of a laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion features the silver gilt right facing head of Marianne, the symbol of the revolution, in a blue enamel surround inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870 (French Republic 1870), the reverse medallion