France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction Memorial Plaque in original carton

Memorial Plaque in original carton (JAMES DONOVEN) Naming officially embossed

the obverse states “Andenken an” (“Souvenir of”) and the reverse “Feindesland” (“Enemy Territory”)

this dagger features a 157 mm nickel-plated steel blade

Between April and early September he took part in battles in northern Finland

The underside of the skirt is stamped “CKl5650” for “Thale

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction Memorial Plaque in original carton(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). In 18K Gold, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, and green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, central obverse medallion featuring a right facing portrait of Marianne, and enamelled crossed flags on the reverse, a surmounting green enamelled wreath suspension, measures 58. 6 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h), weighs 41. 4 grams (including