Null Gold, enameled officer's cross of the Order of the Legion of Honor, Second …

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Gold, enameled officer's cross of the Order of the Legion of Honor, Second Empire model, hallmarked with eagle's head, with ribbon; diameter 40.5 mm, gross weight 25.8 g. (A few points are slightly missing white enamel). Second Empire period. Good to very good condition.

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Gold, enameled officer's cross of the Order of the Legion of Honor, Second Empire model, hallmarked with eagle's head, with ribbon; diameter 40.5 mm, gross weight 25.8 g. (A few points are slightly missing white enamel). Second Empire period. Good to very good condition.

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Estim. 2 400 - 2 600 EUR

Medal of the Legion of Honor; France, 20th century. Gold and enamel. Measurements: 10 x 6,5 cm. Weight: 37 g (total). The National Order of the Legion of Honor was created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. The motto of the order is Honneur et Patrie ("Honor and Fatherland"); its headquarters is the Palace of the Legion of Honor, next to the Musée d'Orsay, on the left bank of the Seine, in Paris. It is the highest French order of merit, both military and civilian.

Estim. 80 - 120 EUR

FRANCE. Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur awarded to Madame Giboin épouse Guiol. Knight's diploma, April 23, 1983. Signed François Mitterrand. With three miniatures: Légion d'honneur, croix de guerre avec citation, médaille de la résistance. Framed under glass. Accompanied by three letters of congratulations from Mr. Charles Hernu, Minister of Defense, Mr. Jacques Médecin, Deputy Mayor of Nice and Mr. Pierre Lambertin, Prefect of Alpes-Maritimes.

Current bid 80 EUR

Orders and decorations: Légion d'honneur, étoile d'officier, Croix de guerre 1914-1916, Croix du combattant (2 copies), Croix du combattant volontaire 1914-1918, Médaille interalliée francaise (2 copies), Médaille interalliée belge (variant with smooth back), Médaille des blessés, Médaille commémorative de la grande guerre 1914-1918 (3 copies), UNC medal for the 60th anniversary to the victors of the Great War, Royal Order of Cambodia, knight's jewel 1st type (without crown), without ribbon, incomplete reverse, shocks and missing enamels, wear and tear, worn/insolated ribbons, 14 pieces, overall.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Lot of 7 medals including: - National Order of Merit - National Order of the Legion of Honor - Order of the Black Star of BENIN... In silver, vermeil and enamel.

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