The French National Order Of Merit; Grand Cross Auction eagles hand-soldered individually

eagles hand-soldered individually

250 issued

blue wool behind the "RFC" insignia and the "Royal Flying Corps" ribbon banner

regaining the battlefield position to the east of Argonnen

original crimson ribbon sewn together at the ends

The French National Order Of Merit; Grand Cross Auction eagles hand-soldered individuallyThe French National Order of Merit; Grand Cross: silver gilt and enamels, 65 mm x 97. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its original full length sash, enamel chipping at the tip of the arm at 10 o'clock on the obverse; and Breast Star: two piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, 88. 5 mm, dual prongs flanking a vertical pinback, small chip in the enamels above the "T" in "NATIONAL" on the centrepiece ring. Near extremely fine. In its