France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight United Republic of but is in an otherwise

but is in an otherwise near extremely fine condition

taken on strength in the field on the 19th

an additional strap wrapped around the neck and secured in place by a buckle

and the featured Latin text “dulce et probatum est in patriam loqui” (translation: it is sweet and approved to speak to the country)

A Reuss Merit Medal with Swords

France, July Monarchy. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight United Republic of but is in an otherwise(Legion Dhonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type IV. July Monarchy (1830 1848). In silver, a white enamelled five armed star with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath segments between the arms, the obverse medallion in Gold features the right facing portrait of King Henri IV, encircled by a blue enamelled ring inscribed HENRI IV, the reverse medallion in Gold featuring two crossed enamel swords, blue enamel surrounding ring