France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Newly Listed the reverse with Chinese characters

the reverse with Chinese characters for Merit Medal on a stippled ground

as part of the 6th Submarine Flotilla and assigned to H-33

maker marked with thestylized Assmann "A" (F

He would be admitted to No

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Iii Class Commander Newly Listed the reverse with Chinese charactersIn silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels on the reverse, marked with a boar's head and maker marked on the obverse of the loop, measuring 55 mm (w) x 82. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon without ties, scattered chipping evident in multi coloured enamels throughout on both sides, gilt wear on