France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890 Auction Archive crossed swords

crossed swords

Measuring 209 mm (w) x 297 mm (h)

26 mm (w) x 36

All buttons on the tunic are stamped “Extra Fein” on the reverse side

maroon embroidery in the void of the crown

France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890 Auction Archive crossed swordsFrance, 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