France, II Republic. A Legion D'Honneur, Knight, c.1852

(1852-1870 Issue.). In silver with a finely white enameled cross with green enameled laurels, with Gold centre, hallmarked on ring with axe thereby denoting body of cross manufactured between 1798-1809 and subsequently converted with replacement centre pieces, measuring 42.0 mm (w) x 61.0 mm (h -including crown suspension), a very good example with enamels in excellent condition, with original ribbon, extremely fine condition and very attractive.