France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight Republic of Defries (1889-1975)

Defries (1889-1975)

Knight's Cross c

with the black finished leather chinstrap resting upon the protruding visor

Magnetic center and silver frame

France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight Republic of Defries (1889-1975)(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