France, Third Republic. A Légion D'honneur, Chevalier, C.1946 Buy Now Marriott was with the 3rd

Marriott was with the 3rd Infantry Battalion

Footnote: The Turkestan Legion (German: Turkistanische Legion) was the name for the military units composed of the Turkic peoples who fought in the German Army during World War II

a diamond-shaped end and having a very sharp tip

light soiling and scuffing evident on the exterior

While hospitalized in England

France, Third Republic. A Légion D'honneur, Chevalier, C.1946 Buy Now Marriott was with the 3rd1870 1951 Issue. In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, maker marked on ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, replacement ribbon, intact enamels, 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,