a star shaped maker mark on suspension ring (unknown) with black and white ribbon
and the logo of silversmith Wilhelm Binder
The beret measures 215 mm x 250 mm
A complete field-grey herringbone rayon liner encompasses the interior
On the left of 272 Fusilier Battalion
France, Belgium. A Legion of Honour and Belgian Order of Leopold, Knights certificate_of_authenticity a star shaped maker markA French Legion of Honour, Knight, Type VI (La Presidence, 1851 1852), in silver, a white enamelled five point Maltese cross with ball finials, with green enamelled wreaths in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold, features a right facing profile of Napoleon encircled by a blue ring inscribed BONAPARTE PREMIER CONSUL 19 MAI 1802, the reverse medallion featuring an eagle with outstretched arms, encircled by a blue ring inscribed HONNEUR ET