JEWEL OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, model 1852-1871, Second Empire. 26902

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JEWEL OF COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, model 1852-1871, Second Empire. 26902

Vermeil star with five double rays with white enameled tips, surmounted by an imperial crown. Star surrounded by oak leaves and light green enameled laurel. Obverse center in gold representing on a sandblasted background the profile of the crowned head of the Emperor on the right, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the inscription in gold letters as highlight: “NAPOLEON EMP. THE FRENCH ". Center of the reverse showing the Imperial Eagle, head to right, on a sandblasted background, 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 eagles and eight arches.
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.
Star diameter: 6.3 cm.
Crown width: 3.1 cm.
H of crown: 3.3 cm.
Total height with crown: 9.3 cm.

France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, one crooked tip, some very small chips to the white enamel.

Reference : 26902

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