France, July Monarchy. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1835 Auction Archive moderate loss of gilt finish

moderate loss of gilt finish is evident to the metal fixtures

the reverse maker marked “AD

Footnote: Charles White was born on December 29

Footnote: Prince Chichibu of Japan made a state visit to Manchukuo in 1934 and Emperor Pu Yi was obliged to repay this visit in April 1935

France, July Monarchy. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1835 Auction Archive moderate loss of gilt finish(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1830 1848). In silver with blue, red, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a rabbit's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, measuring 22. 5 mm (w) x 34. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA