1893 in Albert
In bronze and enamels with gilded insignia affixed by two tabs
measuring 40 mm (w) x 50 mm (h - inclusive of sword suspension)
inscribed "28th JUNE 1919 JOHANNESBURG" with a ribbon banner bearing the city's motto "FORTITER ET RECTE" (Strong and Straight) above
the rear side edges trimmed in black patent leather
France, I Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Reduced Knight, C.1808 Newly Listed 1893 in AlbertOrdre national de la Lgion d'honneur. Instituted in 1802. First Empire, Type III (1806 1808), Reduced Size. In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with faces denoting French silver guarantee used between 1798 1808, measuring 20. 3 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides and in the blue enamelled