France, III Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer’s Cross and Knight to Romanian Diplomat George Stoicescue, Stationed in Japan, 1930s Republic of a 1942 HJ Honour Badge

a 1942 HJ Honour Badge in Silver

" After he was operated upon on October 1st

where he was awarded his Pilot's Flying Badge and named Temporary Sergeant the same day

the obverse swastika has been ground out and there is oxidation and loss of silver finish evident

crowned cipher “FW” on reverse 12 o’clock arm

France, III Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer’s Cross and Knight to Romanian Diplomat George Stoicescue, Stationed in Japan, 1930s Republic of a 1942 HJ Honour BadgeA French III Republic Legion of Honour, Officers Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, measures 40. 6 mm (w) x 58. 6 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with rosette, enamels intact, marked with a boars head denoting silver composition and French manufacture post 1838, extremely fine. Contained in original case of issue, marked RF on the exterior, interior marked Arthus Bertrand, functional hinge but clasp does not catch, very fine. A French III Republic