France, Second Restoration. A Beautiful Set of Three French Decorations, in Gold, c.1820 visually-hidden the reverse with a ball

the reverse with a ball hinge

The scabbard throat retains a functional spring catch

Prussia: Landwehr-Long Service Cross

featuring a 10-armed star with clusters of faceted rays

and bouncing over ruts in the early models of motor cars

France, Second Restoration. A Beautiful Set of Three French Decorations, in Gold, c.1820 visually-hidden the reverse with a ballDecoration of the Lily, a lovely decoration in silver, bearing hand etched fleur de lis, surmounted by a large moveable crown, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 10. 53 mm (w) x 28. 85 mm (h), very dark patina, worn on a replacement white silk ribbon, remains in extremely fine condition. Order of the Legion of Honour, Second Restoration (1816 1830) Knight, reduced size, in Gold, featuring a five armed white enamelled Maltese cross with ball