France, Republic. A Society Of The Retired Officers Of The Legion Of Honneur Medal Auction Archive 35 mm x 78 mm

35 mm x 78 mm

WWI 83rd Infantry Battalion Collar Badge - Browning copper

but is not maker marked

silver star base with a silver gilt and enamelled insignia

Until May of 1942 he was engaged in defensive battles in northern Finland

France, Republic. A Society Of The Retired Officers Of The Legion Of Honneur Medal Auction Archive 35 mm x 78 mmIn gilded metal, a badge with smooth rays, the central medallion with a small white enamel five armed Maltese cross with ball finials surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed SOCIETE DES OFFICIERS RETRAITES MEMBRES DE LA LEG. DHONN., with weapons (anchor, sword, cannons) behind the ring, the reverse is plain, the badge is surmounted by a oak and laurel wreath suspension, measures 35. 6mm (w) x 59. 6mm (h), weighs 23. 0 grams, worn on a tricoloured