Auction 29 AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR
By HELIOS
Nov 7, 2021
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
Military orders, decorations, antique arms, and armor
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LOT 34:

A FRENCH ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR

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$ 250
Estimated price :
$350 - $450
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Auction took place on Nov 7, 2021 at HELIOS
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A FRENCH ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR

French Legion of Honour 5th Model "La Presidente 1851", a reduced size.The Légion d'Honneur order is a five-pointed star with doubled rays, made in silver, gold, and enamels. The star is surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath. On the obverse there is an Emperor's portrait with lettering: "NAPOLÉON EMPEREUR DES FRANÇAIS." On the reverse, there is an eagle image and lettering: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE."

Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in., (30 x 30 mm.)



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