France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold accompanied by Award Book with

accompanied by Award Book with detailing for above medal

6 - The Empire Gallantry Medallists who were Authorised to Exchange Their EGM for the George Cross

Rudi disappeared with his parachute into the clouds

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN GERMANY’S DEFENCE”)

France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold accompanied by Award Book with(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type X. Fifth Republic. (1962 ). A large decoration in silver gilt, presenting a white enamelled five armed Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant constituting a surrounded wreath, the obverse medallion presents the left facing head of Marianne, surrounded by a blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presenting crossed