REDUCTION OF A KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, jeweler's example commonly called "Cent-Gardes model", 1852-1871, Second Empire. 28061
Silver and enamel star with five double rays with dappled points, white enameled, framed by a light green enameled branch of oak leaves and laurel leaves. Gold obverse center representing the effigy of Emperor Napoleon I in head-to-sinister profile on a smooth background, bordered by a blue enamel scroll with the inscription in gold letters “NAPOLÉON EMP DES FRANÇAIS”. Center reverse showing the imperial eagle on a smooth background, bordered by a blue scroll bearing the inscription “HONEUR ET PATRIE”.
Bail in the shape of a crown with eight beaded arches decorated with eagles, topped with an orb with a cross, independent and mobile, orb crossed by a smooth suspension ring. The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
H 21 mm, width 22 mm.
France.
Second Empire.
Very good state.
Price :
150,00 €
Destination |
Envoi recommandé |
Envoi Recommandé + Express |
Shipping France |
11,00 € |
30,00 € |
Shipping Europe |
12,00 € |
50,00 € |
Shipping world |
34,00 € |
70,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
1,50 €
Reference :
28061