France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour With Diamonds, C.1870 Auction Archive Rings attached to the locket

Rings attached to the locket and central band

It carries a facsimile of the founder

original full-length sash with large bow-tie

naming his next-of-kin as Mrs

with old sash ribbon as awarded by the French Government

France, Third Republic. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour With Diamonds, C.1870 Auction Archive Rings attached to the locketA superbly made miniature finely crafted in silver with blue and green enamels, along with six old cut diamonds, one of which is placed on each arm and one above the wreath, red ruby in the centre of the wreath, gilt centrepiece, hallmarked with a boar's head on the ring, 15 mm x 24. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, raised platform with a black velvet medal bed, wear evident in