France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction presenting a loss of enamels

presenting a loss of enamels and gilt

green oxidation spot on the reverse)

document is dated 24 December 1943

England aboard His Majesty's Hospital Ship Essequibo on March 22

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction presenting a loss of enamels(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1814 1830). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels in the leafing on the reverse, original ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour)