Auction 29
AUCTION 29: MILITARY ORDERS, DECORATIONS, ARMS AND ARMOR
By HELIOS
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Nov 7, 2021
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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Military orders, decorations, antique arms, and armor
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LOT 34:
A FRENCH ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR
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Start price:
$
250
Estimated price :
$350 - $450
Buyer's Premium: 27%
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A FRENCH ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR
French Legion of Honour 5th Model "La Presidente 1851", a reduced size.The Légion d'Honneur order is a five-pointed star with doubled rays, made in silver, gold, and enamels. The star is surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath. On the obverse there is an Emperor's portrait with lettering: "NAPOLÉON EMPEREUR DES FRANÇAIS." On the reverse, there is an eagle image and lettering: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE."
Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in., (30 x 30 mm.)
