Catalog - Auction 68 - The Western Powers

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Grand Cross Star of embroidered type, Period of Louis-Philippe, 1830-1848. Breast Star, 87 mm., the arms made of Silver sequins and silver threads, flanked by French flags also embroidered with silk treads at France’s colours, the borders and staffs made of gilt-silver (nicely patinated) threads and a tricolore-embroidered bow, tying the staffs below, polished silver centre medallion with bust of King Henri IV in gold, outer circlet also in gold, with motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” in polished letters on finely granulated ground and thin, polished borders, the reverse, backed with thick, ivory paper. A very rare star, in excellent condition. I RR! Provenance: the estate of P.-N. Rolland. He had his career in the Navy, where he distinguished himself in many battles and fightings, since the revolution and during the Napoleonic wars. Appointed Baron of the Empire, after the Restoration and the return of the King, he also received the Order of St. Louis. During the reign of Louis-Philippe, he was honoured with the highest class of the Legion of Honour.

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Officer's Cross, Period of Louis-Philippe, 1830-1848, instituted in 1802. Breast Badge, 59x42 mm, GOLD, 18.6 g.m enameled, gold centers, original suspension ring and ribbon with rosette. A superb jeweller's quality in mint condition! I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Grand Cross Set, 2nd Empire (1852–1870). Sash Badge, 100x67 mm., GOLD, enameled, large suspension ring and original, full sash. Luxury Breast Star, 87 mm., with chiselled and pierced rays, centre medallion with Imperial eagle on a highly polished ground, outer circlet with order’s motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE”, enriched in-and- out with diamond-cut silver circlets, reverse with maker’s escutcheon of Halley, Paris, broad pin and two hooks. With the original, parchment award document to Aristide-Isidore Jean Marie count de la Rue, Géneral de Division President of the Consulting Committee of the Army General Staff and of the Gendarmerie; given in Paris, on December 10th, 1857. A very rare and important group with a certain provenance and in the best quality, fully representing the prestige of a class, awarded to the highest ranking of clers and dignitaries, extremely fine condition. I RR!

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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
Grand Cross Breast Star in the so-called “Prince-Size”, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), instituted in 1802. Breast Star, 77 mm., Silver, with chiseled arms, flanked by bundles of polished beams, centre medallion with separately-mounted Imperial eagle facing left, on polished ground, finely pebbled outer circlet nearing the motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” in raised, polished lettering, concave, polished reverse, the counter medallion, bearing the silver escutcheon of Ouizille Lemoine, Paris. A beautifully-made star that can be dated around the years of the Crimean Campaign 1855–56 in the typical, most accurate manufacture of the mentioned Jewelers, the reduced size allows us to suppose the manufacture on behalf of a highly decorated dignitary, or a member of the Imperial court, excellent condition. I RR!

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Officer's Cross, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), instituted in 1802. Breast Badge, 63x41 mm, GOLD, 18.8 g.m enameled, gold centers, original suspension ring and ribbon with rosette. 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
Grand Cross Star, 3rd Republic (1870-1940). Breast Star, 90 mm, Silver, vertical pin and two side hooks. A star in extremely fine condition. I

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ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
A jewelled Knight`s Badge of slighty reduced size, 3rd Republic (1870-1940), 47x32 mm, in gilt silver with obverse arms, completely set with brilliant-cut white stones; enameled laurel and oak leaves; centre medallion in gold with female head, blue enameled medallion`s outer circlet, with inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870" in gold; nely engraved reverse with applied, centre medallion in gold and enamels; with original, ribbon with rosette.A very rare piece, extremely ne condition, with 28 diamonds for a total of 0,89 ct.I RR!

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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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Lot of 2. ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR
Knight`s Cross de Luxe, 4th Republic, 5th Class. Breast Badge, 62x41 mm., Silver, multipart construction, both sides enameled, both central medallions polished GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. Scare superb jeweler's quality! I R!

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Order of the Legion of Honor and Documents
Lot of 5 documents related to Maurice Bellonte, including the awarding document for the Order of the Legion of Honor Grand Cross and Grand Officer to Maurice Bellonte who performed the first westbound crossing of the North Atlantic from Paris to New York, on board the Breguet XIX. Very interesting group of a star of the Aviation! i RR!

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Order of July Cross, instituted in 1831
Breast Badge, 52x39 mm, Silver, enameled both sides, original suspension ring and ribbon. Rare! I 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, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon with rosette. Superb! I R!