France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star certificate_of_authenticity A 1915-1918 issue Lippe War

A 1915-1918 issue Lippe War Honour Cross (Kriegs-Ehrenmedaille)

measuring 43 mm x 48 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension

and by dual lips at the bottom

with French hallmark (swan) on the ring

France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star certificate_of_authenticity A 1915-1918 issue Lippe War(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII (1870 1951). A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 90. 5 mm (w) x 89. 4 mm (h), weighs 106. 37 grams, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina on Maltese rays, extremely fine. Contained in original case of issue, brown exterior with interior silk in the lid marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS,