France, Ii Republic. A Legion Of Honour In Gold, Commander, C.1860 Archive and a close friend to

and a close friend to Adolf Hitler before falling out of favour due to a quarrel with Propaganda Minister Dr

named and dated 1944

numbered "716"

minor contact marks and edge bumps due to wear

Birchall was recognized as a Canadian who made a significant and outstanding contribution to the defence and security of Canada and the preservation of Canada's democratic values

France, Ii Republic. A Legion Of Honour In Gold, Commander, C.1860 Archive and a close friend to(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). 1852 1870 Issue. In Gold consisting of a five armed white enameled cross with ball finials, presenting finely enameled green laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a blue enameled border inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCIS (Napoleon Emperor of France), reverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with blue enamel surround with inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE