France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honneur, Iv Officer, C.1835 GTRexclude scratches and gilt wear evident

scratches and gilt wear evident on the reverse of the Grand Cross

40 mm (w) x51

raised by the British Army during the Second World War

with enamel loss to ornate loop

He spent several years in prison

France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honneur, Iv Officer, C.1835 GTRexclude scratches and gilt wear evident(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1830 1848). In silver, a white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Henri I surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed HENRI VI, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents crossed flags surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET