He was aboard his aircraft on the night of January 16/17
1870 type (with original award document dated 23
and had it not been for the coolness displayed by “C” Company of the School of Infantry under Major Smith
The water-resistant label is named to "General Sir William Manning G
receiving a promotion to Captain in 1889
Legion Dhonneur Auction Archive He was aboard his aircraftThird Republic (1870 1950), Grand Officer set of insignia by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, comprising: Officers cross, in Gold and enamels, hallmarked, maker marked, no imperfections to enamel, near mint condition; breast star, in silver, 94mm, marked on reverse Arthus Bertrand Paris, near mint condition; both contained within Arthus Bertrand Paris, case of issue; circa 1920 1930, set of excellent quality manufacture, in near mint condition.