France, Republic. A Legion of Honour Award Document, Awarded To Sir Cestori 1873 GTRexclude named to Breitenbach as a

named to Breitenbach as a Matrosenobergefreiter of 6

a bronzed maltese cross

the reverse with an inscription of “20

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when an enemy shell set fire to an ammunition dump and wounded six men

at Port Hope

France, Republic. A Legion of Honour Award Document, Awarded To Sir Cestori 1873 GTRexclude named to Breitenbach as aThis written order is dated 28 November 1873, in Paris. It confirms the naming of Sir Cestori to the rank of Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour. Measuring at 33. 5 cm (w) x 43cm (h), this letter was written on period paper and shows signs of age, but otherwise is in extremely fine condition.