France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction Wien - In zinc

Wien - In zinc

topped by an inscription of “REICHSKAMPF” with a German national eagle overlaid by an enameled HJ insignia and a date of “1937”

The underside of the skirt is stamped “CKl5650” for “Thale

Memorial Plaque in original carton (JAMES DONOVEN) Naming officially embossed

The ship also had a very short career taking passengers from the west coast to Hawaii after it retired from its Alaska service

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction Wien - In zinc(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). In 18K Gold, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, and green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, central obverse medallion featuring a right facing portrait of Marianne, and enamelled crossed flags on the reverse, a surmounting green enamelled wreath suspension, measures 58. 6 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h), weighs 41. 4 grams (including