France: Legion of Honour (Legion d'Honneur). Commander's neck badge. 3rd Repblic issue with dated obverse

The large and impressive silver, gilt & enamel insignia has dimensions approximately 82mm including wreath suspension x 62mm The insignia is fitted with a full size silk 'moire' neck cravat riband, with silk 'ties' Contained in leather bound plush hinged case of issue. The case ith the name of the order in gilt tooled letters on outside upper lid of case This is the type of insignia awarded from circa 1870-1946, and of the design awarded to senior 'Allied Officers', from Great Britain, the British Empire and Dominion Forces in both 'World Wars' Condition: Some minor chips & wear to enamel otherwise GVF