France, July Monarchy. A French Legion D'honneur, c.1835 Archive and dual silvery/grey leaves and

and dual silvery/grey leaves and stem

minimal signs of wear evident on the eagle

Plot: Section 32

the two earlier numbered regiments were serving as SS Police battalions on the Eastern Front

The medal is one of the earliest World War I veterans’ medals

France, July Monarchy. A French Legion D'honneur, c.1835 Archive and dual silvery/grey leaves and(1830 1848) A nicely preserved award in toned silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, measuring 19. 7 mm x 34 mm inclusive of its crown and ball suspension, frayed original ribbon, crazing and chipping evident in the white enamels on the arms, near extremely fine.