France, V Republic. Two Orders GTRexclude 7 mm x 83 mm

7 mm x 83 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

gold wash completely gone

In early January of 1945 Hein was involved in the fighting in and around the Hungarian capital Budapest where he was severely wounded by a bullet penetrating his lower leg

he was with H

pebbled background

France, V Republic. Two Orders GTRexclude 7 mm x 83 mmIncludes: 1. National Order of Merit, III Class Commander (Ordre national du Mrite). Instituted in 1963. In silver gilt with red, white, navy blue and ultramarine blue enamels, Arthus and Bertrand hallmarked on the obverse on the loop, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on its full length original neck ribbon, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris" on the inside lid, the case