France - l' Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur

small chips to enamel legs of cross

UITVERKOCHT / SOLD
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From 1806 onwards, the badge had the Imperial crown on top of it from which it is suspended. The present badge is much the same but on the obverse a female head, which is the symbol of the republic is shown with the riband around it with the inscription: "République Française". The reverse depicts two crossed flags, each tri-colored with the text: Honneur et Patrie"; the crown for suspension has been replaced by a green enamel wreath. The Order is divided into five classes: Grand Croix, Grand Officier, Commandeur, Officier and Chevalier (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight respectively).

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