France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight visually-hidden the reverse presents a plain

the reverse presents a plain wreath

in silver with eight enameled arms composed of five rays representing the colours of the Chinese Republic

maker marked "Kunstverlag Wilh Schröder & Co

measuring 35 mm (w) x 40

France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight visually-hidden the reverse presents a plain(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. An earlier cross that has had July Monarchy centre pieces added at a later date; In silver with blue, white and green enamels, centrepieces in Gold with red, white and blue enamels, with red embroidery in the voided areas of the crown, hallmarked on ring with facies denoting French silver guarantee (1798 1809) , measuring 36. 9 mm (w) x 57. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident