France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction 5th Regiment

5th Regiment

Metagama on October 25

Constructed of black bakelite

Agnew in an official ceremony at the White House in Washington

measuring 131 mm x 102 mm

France, Fourth Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Grand Cross Breast Star Auction 5th Regiment(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII (1870 1951). A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 90. 5 mm (w) x 89. 4 mm (h), weighs 106. 37 grams, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina on Maltese rays, extremely fine. Contained in original case of issue, brown exterior with interior silk in the lid marked ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS,