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Order of the Legion of Honour - a Commander's...

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Order of the Legion of Honour - a Commander's Cross, 2nd Empire Finely crafted order cross of 8 ct. gold with gold medallions enamelled at the edge, depicting Napoleon's profile and the imperial eagle. Cross arms enamelled in white (isolated hairline cracks), wreath enamelled in green. Movable crown clasp set with stones of colored enamel on both sides, the transition to the crown with red enamel (flaws). Mark (indistinct) on the suspension ring. Neck ribbon of watered red ribbed silk. Slightly damaged in places, traces of wear and age. With of cross 59.5 mm, weight without ribbon 45 g, length of ribbon 43 cm, width of ribbon 37 mm. Condition: II