France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Grand Cross Star, C. 1840 Hold the cross demonstrates oxidation resulting

the cross demonstrates oxidation resulting in an irregular patina and the obverse of the ribbon shows fading consistent with lengthy display in sunlight

clearly numbered “69570” and “Ges

four are gilt

measuring 30 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)

bearing three pips

France, July Monarchy. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Grand Cross Star, C. 1840 Hold the cross demonstrates oxidation resultingOrdre 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