CHEVALIER DE L'ORDRE DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR STAR... Lot 34

CHEVALIER DE L'ORDRE DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR STAR IN SILVER AND ENAMEL, spiked tips, center in GOLD. Scarlet moiré ribbon of blood color. 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. (21,16g) 46,31 mm and 73,77 mm with the ring. Numerous enamel chips. Nice.