France, II Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour In Gold, Officer Class, c. 1852 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It retains a functional spring

It retains a functional spring clip

all in very fine to extremely fine condition

a receipt from Johny’s Gem Brother

(Bayerische Wasserschutzpolizei Ärmelabzeichen)

Hausser states that Gutten is a diligent and impeccable worker

France, II Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour In Gold, Officer Class, c. 1852 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It retains a functional spring(Napoleon Empereur des Francais). Instituted in 1802. In silver with white, blue, and green enamels, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, obverse centre shows man with laurel wreath with the inscription Napoleon Empereur des Francais, reverse centre shows eagle surrounded by blue enameled ring with the orders motto Honneur et Patrie, inclusive of crown suspension 61. 2 mm (h) x 40. 2 mm (w), on fine original red ribbon with rosette,