The medal was first awarded in 1894
illustrating a group of one hundred and seven naval airmen and service personnel in front of an airplane
he was quickly back in action
he saw a promotion to Acting Corporal on May 1
France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour In Gold, Iv Class Officer, C.1950 Auction Archive The medal was first awarded(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier). Instituted in 1802. In Gold with white, blue, red and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, weighing 15. 9 grams, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the laurel tassels on the reverse, partial maker's mark on the ring, measuring 40 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the right tip of the arm at 12 o'clock on the