French Knight’s Insignia of the Legion of Honour, Presidential Period
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Knight’s Cross of the Legion of Honour, Presidential Period (1851-1852).
Silver star (hallmarked) covered with white enamel.
On the obverse, the profile effigy of Emperor Napoleon I is depicted, with the inscription “Napoléon Emp. des Français” within a blue enamelled listel.
The reverse features an imperial eagle, head turned to the right, surrounded by the motto “Honneur et Patrie.”
The suspension consists of a movable imperial crown with eight arches, surmounted by fleurons and globes, and topped with a summit cross.
Condition: Average condition, with losses to the enamel.
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