France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Reduced Size Knight Newly Listed German period sources claimed high

German period sources claimed high enemy losses and the capturing of several thousand prisoners

enamel cracks and discolouration on white shamrock

A multitude of identification papers

the reverse presents the coat of arms

France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Reduced Size Knight Newly Listed German period sources claimed high(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. (1830 1848) In silver with blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, marked with a rabbit's head on the laurel tassels on the obverse, measuring 31. 7 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), replacement enamels evident in the arms, central medallions intact, scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, original ribbon, very