France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890 Auction (Bildsprachführer)

(Bildsprachführer)

There are two variations of this award: for civilians (without swords) and for military personnel (with swords)

with a Royal dark field flanked by narrow red

also marked “800” on loop

and Medals Box Shipping Label (brown kraft paper

France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890 Auction (Bildsprachführer)France, Legion of Honor, Type III. Second Restoration Period 1816 1830. In Gold, a white Maltese cross with ball finials and green enamel oak and laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece presents right facing profile of Henri IV surrounded by the inscription HEN IV ROI FRT DE NA, the reverse medallion presents three Fleur de Lys surrounded by an inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is surmounted by a large crown suspension, measures