KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, 1852-1871, Second Empire. 30392

KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, 1852-1871, Second Empire. 30392

Silver and enamel star with five double-pointed rays, enameled white, surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves in light green enamel. Obverse center in gold depicting the profile effigy of Emperor Napoleon I, facing left, against a background of a radiant sun, bordered by a blue enamel band with the inscription in gold letters "NAPOLÉON EMPEREUR DES FRANÇAIS". Reverse center featuring the imperial eagle facing left, right wing passing behind its breast, on a field of azure, bordered by a blue band carrying the inscription "HONNEUR ET PATRIE".

Suspension loop in the form of a crown with eight beaded arches decorated with eagles, topped with an orb with a cross, independent and movable, the orb pierced by a smooth suspension ring. The crown has a hook on the inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.

Ribbon.

Total height with suspension loop 6.1 cm; diameter 3.9 cm.

France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, damage to one tip, hairline cracks at another tip, faded ribbon.

Price : 220,00 €

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Insurance (1%) : 2,20 €

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Reference : 30392

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