France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold Rudi disappeared with his parachute

Rudi disappeared with his parachute into the clouds

consisting of a Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreath mobile swastika

in soiled white threads

A group of 26 pieces of small documents

measures 105mm (w – inclusive of handle) x 106mm (h)

France, Fifth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Case, c.1960 Hold Rudi disappeared with his parachute(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