France, IV Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross Star, by Ouizille Lemoine GTRexclude Commander's Neck Cross

Commander's Neck Cross

with the ribbed retaining a period original twisted and rolled bronze wire cord

Includes: one I Class

Some photographs feature handwritten inscriptions on the reverse

France, IV Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross Star, by Ouizille Lemoine GTRexclude Commander's Neck Cross(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 91. 4 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h), weighs 85. 0 grams, marked with a boar's head and maker marked OUIZILLE LEMOINE PARIS on the central medallion, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, light contact and surface wear overall, extremely fine.