Catalog - Auction 70 - Day 1

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Grand Cross Star, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), 89 mm, Convex breast star in Silver, hallmarked "eagle head", the reverse with maker�s escutcheon of �OUIZIILLE LEMOINE JOAILLERS BIJOUTIERS DE LA LeGION D`HONNEUR RUE DU BAC N.�1 PARIS�, round, vertical pin and two hooks. A rare and important star, in the best quality, fully representing the prestige of a class, awarded to the highest ranking of clers and dignitaries, extremely fine condition. I R!

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight's Cross, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), instituted in 1802. Breast Badge, 62x41 mm, Silver, enameled, GOLD centers, original suspension ring and ribbon. A superb jeweller's quality in extremely fine condition! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight's Cross Miniature, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), instituted in 1802. Breast Badge, 15x10 mm, Silver, enameled, gold centers, original suspension ring and long ribbon. A superb jeweller's quality in very fine condition! I-

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR - BAR OF 2
Luxury Knight's Cross Miniature, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), instituted in 1802. Breast Badge, 21x12 mm, Silver, enameled, gold centers, original suspension ring and long ribbon; The Order of Academic Palms. Breast Badge, 15x10 mm, GOLD, original suspension ring and long ribbon with rosette A superb jeweller's quality group, in extremely fine condition! I-/I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Officer`s Cross, 3rd Republic, 5th Class. Breast Badge, 60x40 mm., Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon, in luxury case of issue, with gilt dedication on the lid to A Captain by the Officers of the Escadron. Very intersting! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Officer`s Cross Miniature De Luxe with Brilliants, 3rd Republic (1870-1940), 4th Class. Breast Badge, 24x16 mm, GOLD with brilliants, enameled, central medallions GOLD, enameled, original GOLD suspension ring with diamonds and ribbon with rosette. A superb miniature of spectacular appearance and quality! I R!

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Officer`s Cross Miniature, 3rd Republic (1870-1940), 4th Class. Breast Badge, 17x10 mm, GOLD, 1.4 g., enameled, central medallions GOLD, enameled, original GOLD suspension ring and ribbon. A superb miniature in mint condition! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight`s Cross Miniature, 3rd Republic, 5th Class, Knight`s Cross Reduced Size, 2nd Empire, 5th Class. Breast Badges, Silver, different sizes, French hallmarks "boar`s head", both sides enameled (numerous cracks and chips), miniatures obverse centers missing, both central medallions gold or gilt silver, enameled, original suspension rings and ribbons. (2) II/III

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight`s Cross de Luxe, 3rd Republic, 5th Class. Breast Badge, 63x42 mm., Silver, multipart construction, both sides enameled, both central medallions polished GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. Rare and superb jeweler's quality! II R!

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight`s Cross, 3rd Republic, 5th Class. Breast Badge, 58x40 mm., Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon, in case of issue by "Lemoine, Fils - Paris", with gilt inscription on the lid. Superb! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Officer`s Cross, 3rd Republic, 5th Class. Breast Badge, 59x40 mm., Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon with rosette, in case of issue by "Arthus Bertrand - Paris", with gilt iinitials on the lid, together with awarding document to a Romanian Commander, Aide-de Camp of King Carol II, dated 11th of February 1938. Superb and very interesting provenance! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight`s Cross, 3rd Republic, 5th Class. Breast Badge of reduced size, 51x32 mm., Silver, both sides enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon, in very elegant gilt brass frame. Superb! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Grand Cross Set, 4th Republic (1870�1940). Sash Badge, 91x61 mm., Silver, enameled, large suspension ring and original, full sash. Breast Star, 90 mm., Silver, hallmarked, with chiselled and pierced rays, centre medallion with Marianne on a highly polished ground, outer circlet with order�s motto �HONNEUR ET PATRIE�, enriched in-and- out with diamond-cut silver circlets, reverse broad pin and two hooks. In original used case of issue, by "Arthus Bertrand - Paris", with gilt initials on the lid, together with lapel hole rosette. Extremely fine condition and rare! I-/II R!

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LONGWY FAYENCE PLATE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Fayence Plate, 13 cm., enameled, very attractive object! I

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ORDER OF JULY CROSS, INSTITUTED IN 1831
Breast Badge Miniature, 25x19 mm, Silver, enameled both sides (damages), original suspension ring and ribbon. Rare! II R!

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King Louis-Philippe "LES TROIS GLORIEUSES" 1830 Medal
Breast Badge, 26x23 mm, Silver, original suspension ring and ribbon. Rare! I R!

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ORDER OF THE ACADEMIC PALMS
Officer`s Cross. Breast Badge, 40x29 mm, Silver, partially enameled both side (chips), original suspension ring and ribbon with rosette. I-

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ORDER OF THE ACADEMIC PALMS
Officer`s Cross Miniature De Luxe, 4th Class. Breast Badge, 17x12 mm, GOLD,1.55 g, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon with rosette. Superb! I R!

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ORDER OF THE ACADEMIC PALMS
Officer`s Cross Miniature De Luxe, 4th Class. Breast Badge, 17x11 mm, GOLD, approx. 1.5 g., enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. Superb! I R!