France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Grand Cross Star, C. 1840 Auction Solingen: Measuring 390 mm in

Solingen: Measuring 390 mm in length with the scabbard on

to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Poltava

engraved with a shield on the underside of the arms and the Royal crown above on the body of the scabbard

The Battalion sailed November 14

the reddish-brown moisture-resistant liner exhibiting bubbling and minor residue from storage

France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Grand Cross Star, C. 1840 Auction Solingen: Measuring 390 mm inOrdre national de la Lgion d'honneur. Instituted in 1802. July Monarchy (1830 1848). A beautiful Grand Cross Star, composed of a silver Maltese cross with ball finials and scaled arms, with Gold French flags featuring white, red and blue enamels, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of King Henry IV in Gold, surrounded by a ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE., the reverse features a single pin with dual stays, hallmarked with a boars