France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Grand Cross Star, C. 1840 United Republic of the first five parts incorporating

the first five parts incorporating sixteen chapters: Part I - History of the Clan System

on a deep red embroidered base

Contained in case of issue featuring a red leatherette exterior with crème coloured silk interior lid and crème coloured velvet recessed medalbed

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marked "PLATE"

France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Grand Cross Star, C. 1840 United Republic of the first five parts incorporatingOrdre national de la Lgion d'honneur. Instituted in 1802. July Monarchy (1830 1848). A beautiful Grand Cross Star, composed of a silver Maltese cross with ball finials and scaled arms, with Gold French flags featuring white, red and blue enamels, the obverse medallion features a right facing portrait of King Henry IV in Gold, surrounded by a ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE., the reverse features a single pin with dual stays, hallmarked with a boars