The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits, established in 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte. The order’s motto is “Honneur et Patrie” (“Honour and Fatherland”) and its seat is the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur next to the Musée d’Orsay, on the left bank of the River Seine in Paris. The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand-Croix (Grand Cross).
France
FRANCE. V Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight
$75.00
In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, gilt centrepieces, unmarked, measuring 42.7 mm (w) x 62.8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon. Very good condition.