France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand United Republic of Footnote: The Medal was awarded

Footnote: The Medal was awarded during the reigns of Victor Emmanuel II (1833-1878)

the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings unaffected

He embarked for Canada aboard the S

constructed of velvet covered wood (case is missing)

France, Fourth Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Knight Grand Cross, by Arthus Bertrand United Republic of Footnote: The Medal was awarded(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Badge of the order in silver gilt with a five pointed white enameled cross with ball finials, green enameled laurels in each quadrant and centre presenting Marianne with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with cross enameled flags, measuring 63. 1 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension with integral ring), silver hallmarked with boars head on laurel tassels, enamel loss to