France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight Newly Listed Contained in a hardshell case

Contained in a hardshell case

constructed of fine black doeskin wool

1941 to September 26

the obverse bears a central “W” cipher

within a stamped silvered circular wreath impressed with oak leaves

France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, V Class Knight Newly Listed Contained in a hardshell case(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. 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 with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, along with the green enamels on the