COMMANDER'S BADGE OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, 1871-1946, Third Republic. 28778R
Star with five double white enameled rays with buttoned tips in vermeil, diameter 6.2 cm. Surrounded by a vegetal crown formed by a branch of oak and laurel leaves linked between the lower tips, highlighted with translucent green enamel, H 3.6 cm, width 3.3 cm. Center in two parts, obverse side depicts the effigy of the Republic with head turned to the left on a sanded background, bordered by a blue enamel band with the legend "FRENCH REPUBLIC - 1870". Reverse side features two crossed French tricolor enameled flags, bordered by a blue band with the motto "HONOR AND COUNTRY".
Suspension loop made of a crown of two branches of oak and laurel leaves, connected by ribbons.
Scarlet silk ribbon.
France.
Third Republic.
Very good condition.
Reference :
28778R