France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Hold (SS-Verfügungstruppe Ärmelband)

(SS-Verfügungstruppe Ärmelband)

approximately 4 1/4 x 1

Constructed in red and white on black wool backing

being the headless flush mount type

Also included is an extensive group of newspaper published photos taken by Kratochwil

France, Iv Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iv Class Officer, C.1945 Hold (SS-Verfügungstruppe Ärmelband)(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier). Instituted in 1802. In silver with white, blue, red and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "LGION D'HONNEUR OFFICIER" on the lid, inside lid lined in off white satin, base with a medal bed in