France, Ii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1850 Hold 98 mm (w) x 71

98 mm (w) x 71

astern or across her deck

affixed to a field-grey wool patch

surrounded by four icons and surmounted by the Franco crown in silver gilt

1952 at New York

France, Ii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1850 Hold 98 mm (w) x 71(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type II (1848 1851) In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, very fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion