France, Iii, Iv & V Republics. A Lot Of Three Orders Archive marked in black handwritten ink

marked in black handwritten ink "32171297" on the sweatband on both the left and right sides of the cap

the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Kaiser Wilhelm

which entitled him to wear this badge

centrepiece inscribed "MÉRITE DU TRAVAIL"

the centre obverse presents a silvered arm wielding an axe

France, Iii, Iv & V Republics. A Lot Of Three Orders Archive marked in black handwritten inkIncludes: 1. Fourth Republic: Order of the Legion of Honour, III Class Knight (Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802 (in silver gilt with white, blue, red and green enamels, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, traces of gilt remains, original ribbon with dual prong pinback); 2. Third Fourth