France, Ii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1850 United Republic of Lieutenant-Colonel William F

Lieutenant-Colonel William F

42 mm x 64

twelve with lugs

flanked by the flags of the United States

the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact high cover

France, Ii Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1850 United Republic of Lieutenant-Colonel William F(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type II (1848 1851) In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, very fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion