OFFICER'S STAR OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR... Lot 33

OFFICER'S STAR OF THE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR IN GOLDEN ENAMEL, points dome, center in gold. Scarlet moiré ribbon of blood color with rosette. On the obverse, head of Ceres surrounded by the legend FRENCH REPUBLIC *1870* on a blue enamel background. On the reverse, two tricolored flags in saltire surrounded by the legend HONOR AND PATRY and two branches of laurel. Oval crown of laurel leaves and oak leaves surmounted by a ball through which passes the smooth suspension ring. Marked with an eagle's head. (19,16 g) 46,20 mm and 72,76 mm with the ring. Chips of white, green and blue enamel. Superb centers.