French, Iii Republic. A Miniature Legion D’honneur Officer In Gold, And A Miniature Order Of Vasa Auction Archive 8 Manning Depot

8 Manning Depot

2 mm (w) x 37 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension

obverse of the handle illustrating the bust of Grand Duke Nicholas

scattered chipping in the enamels on the crown

measuring 296 mm (w) x 250 mm (h))

French, Iii Republic. A Miniature Legion D’honneur Officer In Gold, And A Miniature Order Of Vasa Auction Archive 8 Manning DepotInstitution Date: May 19, 1802. A miniature Legion D'Honneur in Gold with a green enamel laurel suspension on period red ribbon with rosette, marked on ring with eagle denoting Paris Gold manufacture between 1847 1919, and unidentified French makers mark, measuring at 12. 1mm (w) x 19. 6mm (h to top of suspension) and weighing at 2. 3 grams, enamels intact, remains in extremely fine condition. Institution Date: May 29, 1772. A miniature Order of Vasa