France, Second Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, c. 1860 Buy Now with minor flecking of enamels

with minor flecking of enamels and some oxidation of the reverse pinback baseplate

with a white border containing the Latin inscription “FORTITUDO CHARITAS ABNEGATIO

SIMON" on the reverse

consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed and silvered arms with a blackened core

It famously replaces the Union Flag over the Palace of Westminster when the Queen visits during the State Opening of Parliament

France, Second Republic. A Legion of Honour in Gold, Officer’s Cross, c. 1860 Buy Now with minor flecking of enamels(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). First instituted May 19th, 1802. Model of the Second Republic (c. 1860 issue). An award of fine craftsmanship, constructed of 18 karat Gold and delicately executed blue, red, white, and green enamels, consisting of a five pointed star with dual ball finials, with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a round central Gold medallion showing the