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France, V Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, III Class Commander GTRexclude marked "PURPLE HEART" on the(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. In silver with blue, white and green enamels, the each of the arms finished with two ball finials, unmarked, measuring 60. 2 mm (w) x 91. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the left tip of the arm at seven o'clock on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, on its full length original neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order ofthe