France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction minor loss of enamel in

minor loss of enamel in the crowns

The soft leather liner remains supple

French made in solid silver (marked on reverse "925 Lebreve Paris")

5 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 16

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Auction minor loss of enamel in(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). In 18K Gold, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, and green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, central obverse medallion featuring a right facing portrait of Marianne, and enamelled crossed flags on the reverse, a surmounting green enamelled wreath suspension, measures 58. 6 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h), weighs 41. 4 grams (including