France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour, in Gold and Diamonds, by Chobillon, c.1880 United Republic of the reverse maker marked “RS”

the reverse maker marked “RS” possibly for Rudolf Souval

the reverse with an attachment needle

tarnishing evident on the silver medal

in ascending order: a pair of Squadron Leader boards

France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour, in Gold and Diamonds, by Chobillon, c.1880 United Republic of the reverse maker marked “RS”(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In Gold and silver, a French made cross, presenting a Maltese cross full of old cut diamonds with diamond ball finials, emerald laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse central medallion in Gold