France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander, C. 1950 Auction Archive measuring 94 mm (w) x

measuring 94 mm (w) x 114 mm (h) x 30 mm (d)

Cross in silver gilt and enamel

recessed medal bed in steel blue felt

measuring 45 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) overall

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Commander, C. 1950 Auction Archive measuring 94 mm (w) xInstituted May 19, 1802. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with sections of a laurel and oak leaf wreath between the arms, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of Marianne, surrounded by the blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is surmounted by a large wreath, measures 63. 45mm (w) x 92. 05mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension), weighs 28. 8