French, Iii Republic. A Miniature Legion D’honneur Officer In Gold, And A Miniature Order Of Vasa Auction Archive measuring 296 mm (w) x

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

scattered chipping in the enamels on the crown

obverse of the handle illustrating the bust of Grand Duke Nicholas

8 Manning Depot

awarded to individuals in the Wehrmacht who had single-handedly destroyed an enemy tank or “armoured combat vehicle” using a hand-held weapon

French, Iii Republic. A Miniature Legion D’honneur Officer In Gold, And A Miniature Order Of Vasa Auction Archive measuring 296 mm (w) xInstitution 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