A French Legion Of Honour, Commander, Third Republic (1870-1951) Hold who served in the thick

who served in the thick of the fighting at Ypres

It is likely that von Pittel came under public radar during this time (1879)

with several awards

1986 and is documented in "Who's Who 1984"

His hospitalization continued

A French Legion Of Honour, Commander, Third Republic (1870-1951) Hold who served in the thickFrance; In 18K Gold with red, white, blue and green enamels, weighing 45 grams inclusive of its ribbon, hallmarked on the ribbon adjoining the tassels on the obverse, 58. 5 mm (w) x 86 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon with hook and eye closure, fine chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine.