The design of this badge is illustrated on page 117 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (HP
Gallant came forth with a startling revelation
inscribed "REPUBLIQUE " to her left and "FRANCAISE" to her right
a feature Eickhorn dagger collectors expect
hallmarked with eagles head denoting minimum Gold purity of
France, Iii Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case,C.1918 United Republic of The design of this badge(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and underside of the platform