France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour With Diamonds, C.1870 Auction Archive Hoover Institution

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with old sash ribbon as awarded by the French Government

Rings attached to the locket and central band

The helmet measures 180 mm (w) x 240 mm (h)

France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour With Diamonds, C.1870 Auction Archive Hoover InstitutionA superbly made miniature finely crafted in silver with blue and green enamels, along with six old cut diamonds, one of which is placed on each arm and one above the wreath, red ruby in the centre of the wreath, gilt centrepiece, hallmarked with a boar's head on the ring, 15 mm x 24. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, raised platform with a black velvet medal bed, wear evident in