A French Legion D'honneur; Knight, Second Republic 1852-1870 With Case Archive Will and assorted research papers

Will and assorted research papers

maker marked "100" (Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

his Social Security number designated as 163-20-6404 (indicating Pennsylvania)

INV" on the reverse

A French Legion D'honneur; Knight, Second Republic 1852-1870 With Case Archive Will and assorted research papersFrance; Silver with green, white and blue enamels, Gold centrepieces, cornucopia hallmarked on the reverse, 41. 2 mm x 62. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, chipping evident in the white enamelled arms on both sides, in the blue and green enamelled jewels at the base of the crown, and in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring on the reverse, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, image of the Legion of Honour on the lid,