France. A Legion D’honneur, Grand Cross Breast Star, July Monarchy (1830-1848) Auction Archive The waves kept close to

The waves kept close to their barrage and the first two consisting of A & B Company reached their objectives on time

Footnote: Henry Rolfe West was born on November 25

but textbook War-time production by Steinhauer & Lück

protecting the wearer from the raw steel edges of the helmet itself

all attachment pins intact

France. A Legion D’honneur, Grand Cross Breast Star, July Monarchy (1830-1848) Auction Archive The waves kept close to"France; A well preserved and impressive star with base in pleasingly toned silver, with scaled arms. Intricately applied gold cladding on a silver base of flag poles, bows and flags. Gold cladding affixed to silver base using four prongs per arm. Although the blue, red, and white enamelling is well executed and has remained well intact, there is some enamel loss to the upper flags. A finely detailed centre in gold with a dark patinated background