Lot no. 226
FRANCE ORDRE DE LA LÉGION D'HONNEUR, instituted in 1802 Plaque similar to that of the Grand Crosses of the Second Empire In silver-plated bronze, with five double branches bolted in imitation of the canetille plaques. Centre with Eagle, engraved legend "HONOUR AND PATRIE". Diameter: 10 cm. Closing by rocking clasp and two hooks (one broken). T.B. to T.T.B. Second Empire or late 19th century. Provenance : Former Napoleonic collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco (3rd sale, lot 38) Order of Legion of Honour A similar plaque of the Grand Crosses of the Second Empire
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04/01/2025
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