KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, model 1854, Second Empire. 27574-1

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KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, model 1854, Second Empire. 27574-1

Silver 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, head to sinister profile, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the inscription in gold letters: “NAPOLEON EMPEREUR THE FRENCH ".
Center reverse showing the Imperial Eagle, head to dexter, on a field of Azure, 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 smooth suspension ring passes, topped with a small cross with eight florets and eight arches. Small green and scarlet 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.
Hallmark on the ribbon binding the laurel branches.
Scarlet ribbon for knight's cross.
Total height with crown: 6.4 cm
Diameter: 4.2 cm.

France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, small losses to the enamel, accidents to the tips.

Reference : 27574-1

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