France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer Auction During the reign of Joseph

During the reign of Joseph Bonaparte (1808-1815) the Order was abolished

the hanger incorporating a name tag inscribed "ROBERT B

measures 46x46mm

1922 and delivery on May 9

Measuring 208 mm (w) x 328 mm (h)

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer Auction During the reign of Joseph(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951). An officers cross in silver, presenting a white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents crossed flags