France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion Honour, Officer in Gold, by Lemoine Fils Province of China Measuring 102 mm (w) x

Measuring 102 mm (w) x 144 mm (h)

clutching a banner in its talons with a raised inscription of “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“FOR SILESIA”)

three holes for subject placement)

the loss of one of the handle grip’s rivets

the obverse bearing a raised profile of Hans Beimlar

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion Honour, Officer in Gold, by Lemoine Fils Province of China Measuring 102 mm (w) xOrdre National de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier. Second Empire 1852 1870. In Gold with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, horizontally pierced ball suspension, hallmarked with an eagles head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse denoting Gold manufacture, partial mark on the ring, measuring 38. 8 mm (w) x 61. 4 mm (h inclusive of its crown and ball suspension), small enamel cracks and enamel loss on the band of the crown, large