France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890 Auction Archive on His Majesty's Birthday

on His Majesty's Birthday

crossed swords

releasing with a functional stud on the handle

26 mm (w) x 36

maroon embroidery in the void of the crown

France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890 Auction Archive on His Majesty's BirthdayFrance, Legion of Honor, Type III. Second Restoration Period 1816 1830. In Gold, a white Maltese cross with ball finials and green enamel oak and laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece presents right facing profile of Henri IV surrounded by the inscription HEN IV ROI FRT DE NA, the reverse medallion presents three Fleur de Lys surrounded by an inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is surmounted by a large crown suspension, measures