on 23 Apr 1915
wearing the Czech Revolutionary Cross and the First World War Victory Medal
this one being (to best of my knowledge) the only Red Cross Order in gold
then invalided to England and sent to the Norfolk War Hospital
The second half of the album shows pictures from the period of Nazi Germany and WWII
France, Iv Republic. A National Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Bertrand, C.1955 Hold on 23 Apr 1915Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Grand croix. Instituted in 1802. 1951 1962 Issue. In silver gilt, maker marked "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and hallmarked with a crab on the pin, measuring 92. 8 mm (w) x 90. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits,