KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, 1852-1871, Second Empire. 33551
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KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, 1852-1871, Second Empire. 33551
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 of Emperor Napoleon I, facing left, on a background of radiant sun, bordered by a blue enamel band with the inscription in gold letters "NAPOLEON EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH" below.
Suspension ring in the shape of a crown with eight beaded arches decorated with eagles, topped with an orb and cross, independent and movable, orb pierced by a smooth 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.
Ribbon.
Total height with suspension approximately 6 cm; Diameter approximately 4 cm.
Presented under glass in a black waxed wooden frame in oval shape, H 17.5 cm x 14.5 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Poor condition, numerous accidents and losses. Since the decoration is framed under glass, the reverse is not visible.
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 of Emperor Napoleon I, facing left, on a background of radiant sun, bordered by a blue enamel band with the inscription in gold letters "NAPOLEON EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH" below.
Suspension ring in the shape of a crown with eight beaded arches decorated with eagles, topped with an orb and cross, independent and movable, orb pierced by a smooth 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.
Ribbon.
Total height with suspension approximately 6 cm; Diameter approximately 4 cm.
Presented under glass in a black waxed wooden frame in oval shape, H 17.5 cm x 14.5 cm.
France.
Second Empire.
Poor condition, numerous accidents and losses. Since the decoration is framed under glass, the reverse is not visible.
Reference :
33551
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).