La Galerie Numismatique

50th Anniversary Auction  –  27 March 2021

La Galerie Numismatique, 50th Anniversary Auction

European Orders

Sa, 27.03.2021, from 10:00 AM CET
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Description

FRANCE
Order of the Legion of Honour
An embroidered, Grand Cross Breast Star, 120 mm, with sequined arms bordered with silver strip-wire; removed fleurs-de-lys in August 1830; tiny loops to mount the star to the habit; large, chiseled silver centre medallion with separately made head of Henri IV facing left; the outer circlet with motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” and laurel branches; the reverse without any backing, showing the elaborate construction of the piece.
A beautiful, rare star, very fine condition besides slight signs of use; best quality.
II RR!

Estimate: EUR 4000 - 8000

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Price realized 4'200 EUR
Starting price 4'000 EUR
Estimate 4'000 EUR
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