France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1870 GTRexclude accompanied by its miniature

accompanied by its miniature

Issues consistent with age and possible refurbishment are evident

Dagger measuring 30 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

military and civil Dynastic Order

Neck badge worn on Breast Version

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1870 GTRexclude accompanied by its miniature(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. 1852 1870 Issue. In silver with blue, white and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, laterally pierced ball suspension, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the obverse, measuring 32. 8 mm (w) x 51. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, weighs 12. 55 grams, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms and in the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings on