France - Order of the Legion of Honor, Fourth or Fifth Repub - Lot 224

France - Order of the Legion of Honor, Fourth or Fifth Republic. Commander's jewel of the Legion of Honor in vermeil. Star with five white enameled double rays and gilded metal button points (pitting of the enamel). Surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves linked between the lower points, enhanced with translucent green enamel. Center in two parts, obverse side effigy of the Republic head turned to sinister on a sandy background, bordered by a deep blue enameled scroll with the legend "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" (slightly missing). On the reverse, two crossed tricolor enameled French flags, bordered by a blue scroll with the motto "HONNEUR ET PATRIE" (missing). Hoop made of a crown of two oak and laurel branches, linked by ties. Arthus-Bertrand hallmark and boar's head hallmark. Scarlet ribbon. In its original case. Dimensions : 83 x 55 cm