France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1900 Auction presents a photograph of Planz

presents a photograph of Planz in a Polizei uniform

with multiple strands of 23 mm long rolled bullion wire fringe

the arms with red enamel bordered by gilt and black enameled bands

Very rare and desirable badge

52 mm (w) x 35

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1900 Auction presents a photograph of Planz(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. An elaborate and emphasized awards, in silver with white, blue, red and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked twice on the reverse with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels and on the base of the wreath, measuring 43 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in