(Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Third Republic (1870-1940) In silver, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the pin, measuring 94.5 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, exhibiting an old catch repair, contact mark evident on Marianne's neck, light contact and surface wear overall, better than very fine.
Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour) is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits, established in 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte. The order's motto is "Honneur et Patrie" ("Honour and Fatherland") and its seat is the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur next to the Musée d'Orsay, on the left bank of the River Seine in Paris. The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand-Croix (Grand Cross).