the primary award demonstrating loss of finish throughout the base metal
an unusual example of field gear issued to non-military personnel in extremely fine condition
red felt accent in the void of the crown
overlaid by a raised and wreathed fouled anchor
In addition to the missing chinstrap
France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight Auction Archive the primary award demonstrating loss(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. (1830 1848). In silver with blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 66. 0 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), weighs 22. 0 grams, marked with a boars head on the laurel tassels on the obverse, chips to the enamels evident in the arms and central medallions, scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath and loss to