OFFICER'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, model 1854, Second Empire. 27115

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OFFICER'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, model 1854, Second Empire. 27115

Gold star with five double rays with buttoned points, enameled in white, surmounted by a crown. Star surrounded by light green enamelled oak and laurel leaves.
Obverse center in gold representing against a background of a radiant sun the profile of the crowned head of the Emperor, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the inscription in gold letters: “NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANÇAIS”.
Center reverse showing the Imperial Eagle on an Azure field, head to the right, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the gold motto: “HONOR AND HOMELAND”.
Star surmounted by a crown, independent and surmounted by a small ball through which the suspension ring passes, topped with a small cross presenting eight large fleurons with eight arches. Small green and blue enamels adorn the base of the crown.
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.
Scarlet ribbon.
Total height with crown: 6.2 cm
Diameter: 3.9 cm.

France.
Second Empire.
Very good condition, two chips at the end of two points, some hair.

Reference : 27115

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