France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour with Diamonds, c.1870
A 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 the fabric overlying the hinged area on the interior, scuffing and wear on the exterior, case fine.

