France, Republic. A Legion of Honour Award Document, Awarded To Sir Cestori 1873 GTRexclude inscribed "Wehrpass" below

inscribed "Wehrpass" below

a bronzed maltese cross

at Port Hope

reverse maker marked "DESCHLER & SOHN ABZEICHEN FABRIK MÜNCHEN"

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when an enemy shell set fire to an ammunition dump and wounded six men

France, Republic. A Legion of Honour Award Document, Awarded To Sir Cestori 1873 GTRexclude inscribed "Wehrpass" belowThis written order is dated 28 November 1873, in Paris. It confirms the naming of Sir Cestori to the rank of Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour. Measuring at 33. 5 cm (w) x 43cm (h), this letter was written on period paper and shows signs of age, but otherwise is in extremely fine condition.