KNIGHT'S CROSS AND APPOINTMENT TO THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, 1830-1848, AWARDED TO SECOND LIEUTENANT GUILLON OF THE 1st SPAHIS REGIMENT, July Monarchy. 30312
Silver and enamel star with five double-pointed rays, enameled in white, framed by a branch of oak and laurel leaves enameled in light green. Obverse center in gold depicting the profile effigy of Henri IV facing left on a radiant background, bordered by a blue enamel inscribed with "HENRI IV" in gold letters. Reverse center featuring two crossed French tricolor enameled flags on a field of azure, bordered by a blue band carrying the inscription "HONNEUR ET PATRIE." Silver hallmarks at the bottom of the ribbon.
Crown-shaped loop, 1814 model, with arches decorated with fleur-de-lis, orb with a cross, independent and movable, orb pierced by a fluted suspension ring. The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
Total height with loop 5.6 cm; Diameter 3.6 cm.
Poor condition, accidents and losses in the enamel.
Appointment printed and handwritten on folded sheet, H 26 cm, width 21 cm.
Established in Paris on December 13, 18184. Good condition.
France.
July Monarchy.
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30312