FRANCE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR Luxury knight's star from the IVth Republic period. In silver, with filets, and enamel (tiny chips). Three-part vermeil centers. The hoop is set with three small rose-cut diamonds. Boar's head hallmark. Ribbon. In its case with engraved plaque "Les maires des communes de l'arrondissement de Tournon en témoignage de sympathie à Monsieur BONIS CHARANCLE leur dévoué sous-préfet Tournon Octobre 1953". 60 x 40 mm - Gross weight: 24 g T.T.B. This was Jacques BONIS CHARANCLE (1911-1969), who died in office as Prefect of Yvelines.