Object number
6304.1.9
Title
Legion d'Honneur
Description
A badge for Chevalier of French Legion d'Honneur, awarded to Major H.E. Day, with red ribbon. 3rd Republic issue. It consists of a white enamelled five pronged cross with baubles at the end of each corner. In the centre is a circular badge with a blue band saying 'HONNEUR ET PATRIE' with two crossed French flags in the centre. Going around the cross is a green enamelled wreath. On the reverse the centre badge has a woman's profile with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870' in the blue band. The Medal is attached to a green enamelled laurel wreath which is then attached to the ribbon.
Date
1939 - 1945
Production period
World War Two, 1939-1945
Dimensions
- Width: medal 42 mm
- Height: 71 mm
- Width: ribbon 41 mm
- Length: 40 mm
- Length: together 105 mm