France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction green oxidation spot on the

green oxidation spot on the reverse)

silvered zink buttons holding in place a decorative chinstrap constructed of braided and twisted silver aluminum bullion wire

The reverse is maker marked “WERNSTEIN

clutching bullseye target in its talons

along with surface wear

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction green oxidation spot on the(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1814 1830). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels in the leafing on the reverse, original ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour)