France, Third Republic. A Légion D'honneur, Chevalier, C.1946 Auction 102 mm x 122 mm)

102 mm x 122 mm)

the leather harness and other internals have been removed and replaced with a steel plate that is welded to the helmet on four spots

with the steering wheel and the foot control clearly visible

maker marked "M K" and engraved "R

France, Third Republic. A Légion D'honneur, Chevalier, C.1946 Auction 102 mm x 122 mm)1870 1951 Issue. In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, maker marked on ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits,