FRANCE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR (1802) Set of two stars in reduction of chevalier de la Légion d'honneur: - One of the 4th type, modified Restoration. 29 x 16 mm. Silver, gold and enamel (accidents and missing parts). B. A. -A chevalier of the 3rd type, 1st Empire period. Silver, gold and enamel. As is (re-enameled). 39 x 19 mm Fluted rings. Ribbons. Provenance: -Descendants of Baron de Sénégra.

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