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Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, original ribbons, OAM exhibits tiny chipping in the white enamels on two arms otherwise the enamels are intact, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113364476181,"sku":"EU10002","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_fbdfdd36-a459-4833-a65e-d0f932305896.jpg?v=1692852913"},{"product_id":"four-french-first-war-miniature-medals-eu10003","title":"Four French First War Miniature Medals","description":"Four French First War Miniature Medals - Group of Three: War Cross 1914-1918 (bronze, \"1914-1915\" reverse, 14 mm); Commemorative Medal for the War 1914-1918 (bronze, 13 mm x 15 mm); and Victory Medal, Type I by Morlon (bronze, 12.7 mm). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback maker marked \"SPINK \u0026amp; SON Ltd\". Accompanied by a Commemorative Medal for the War 1914-1918, 1 Clasp - ENGAGE VOLONTAIRE (bronze, 13 mm x 15 mm). Original ribbons, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113364607253,"sku":"EU10003","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_65276180-f439-4550-ba9f-0aa803aa6809.jpg?v=1692852912"},{"product_id":"a-french-legion-dhonneur-in-gold-and-diamonds-eu8777","title":"A French Legion D'honneur In Gold And Diamonds","description":"A French Legion D'Honneur in Gold and Diamonds - Miniature of the Order in GOLD,20mm in length, silver and enamels, set with genuine rose cut Diamonds. Mounted on original ribbon, very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113391739157,"sku":"EU8777","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_french_legion__551c309137cf2.jpg?v=1692852964"},{"product_id":"a-french-colonial-finnish-miniature-group-eu9241","title":"A French Colonial \u0026 Finnish Miniature Group","description":"A French Colonial \u0026amp; Finnish Miniature Group; France: Legion of Honour (silver and enamels, GOLD appliques, 15 mm x 22 mm); France: Order of Academic Palms (silver and enamels, with inset stones, 9.8 mm x 18.5 mm); Tunisia: Order of Nishan Iftikar (silver and enamels, 13 mm x 20 mm, rosette on the ribbon); and Finland: Military Veterans Commemorative Medal (silver gilt, 16 mm). Fine quality manufacture, original ribbons, suspended from a 58 mm long dual strand gold chain with stickpin at either end, one stone missing on the Order of Academic Palms, enamel loss on the Order of Nishan Iftikar, better than very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113662009621,"sku":"EU9241","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_french_colonia_554bb0af9683e.jpg?v=1692853242"},{"product_id":"five-miniature-french-first-war-medals-awards-eu9298","title":"Five Miniature French First War Medals \u0026 Awards","description":"Five Miniature French First War Medals \u0026amp; Awards - War Cross 1914-1918 (bronze, hollow reverse, 11.8 mm); War Cross 1914-1918 (bronze, 1914-1918 reverse, 14.2 mm); Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918 (bronze, 13 mm x 15.2 mm); Combatant's Cross (bronze gilt, 14 mm); and Volunteer Combatant's Cross, Type I (bronze, 11.7 mm). Un-mounted, the latter four medals with ribbons, a suspension hanger on the Volunteer Combatant's Cross, ranging from very fine to near extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113691992341,"sku":"EU9298","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/five_miniature__55536ace89750.jpg?v=1692853280"},{"product_id":"six-french-first-second-war-miniature-medals-eu9300","title":"Six French First \u0026 Second War Miniature Medals","description":"Seven French First \u0026amp; Second War Miniature Medals - War Cross 1914-1918 (bronze, 11.3 mm); Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918 (bronze, 11.2 mm x 13 mm); three Combatant's Crosses (bronze, 12.3 mm each); and two Volunteer Combatant's Crosses, Type II (bronze, 12.5 mm each). Un-mounted, three with ribbons, ranging from better than very fine to extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113692156181,"sku":"EU9300","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_096771a8-65ba-4aa9-bded-8aa26db831c2.jpg?v=1692853280"},{"product_id":"three-french-miniature-orders-eu9302","title":"Three French Miniature Orders","description":"Three French Miniature Orders - Order of the Legion of Honour, 3rd Republic (silver gilt and enamels, 13 mm x 19.2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension); Order of Academic Palms (silver with red stones, 1.7 mm x 18 mm); and Order of Agricultural Merit (silver gilt and enamels, 11.8 mm x 20.2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension). Un-mounted, the Order of Academic Palms with an original ribbon and evidence of enamel chipping, the enamels on the other two orders are intact, ranging from very fine to near extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113692418325,"sku":"EU9302","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_b9970826-ccc2-408f-a0c7-b6cf7f8fdd8f.jpg?v=1692853281"},{"product_id":"france-iii-republic-four-miniature-orders-and-medals-eu9301","title":"France, Iii Republic. Four Miniature Orders And Medals","description":"Four Miniature French Orders and Medals - Order of Academic Palms (silver gilt, 10.5 mm x 15.2 mm); Order of Commercial Merit (silver and enamels, 15.5 mm x 17 mm); Order of the French Courtesy (two-piece construction, silver and enamels, 16.5 mm x 17 mm); and Medal of Honour for Physical Education and Sports (silver, 12.5 mm x 16.8 mm), Un-mounted, three with original ribbons, the Order of Academic Palms without a ribbon, intact enamels, ranging from better than very fine to extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113694777621,"sku":"EU9301","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_075efd55-1136-40a6-91c0-460f5ca40298.jpg?v=1692853289"},{"product_id":"france-second-empire-a-superb-miniature-chain-c1855-eu9466","title":"France, Second Empire. A Superb Miniature Chain, C.1855","description":"Legion of Honour, in Gold and enamels, 13 mm x 14 mm; Order of St. Louis, c. 1800, Gold and enamels, 12 mm x 13 mm; Austria, Order of Leopold, c.1825, Gold and enamels, 10 mm x 17 mm; St. Helena Medal, 1821, bronze, 11 mm x 16 mm; very fine quality miniatures, generally very fine to extremely fine condition;Chain, in 18k Gold, very fine quality, with French hallmarks; Original case, maker marked on inside lid \" REGALIA MFR H. SLINGSBY LTD. NUNEATON\". An early 1850's set of miniatures of excellent quality and condition. Rare.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113768374549,"sku":"EU9466","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_09_09d83791-f817-4023-908f-5158636725a7.jpg?v=1692853391"},{"product_id":"a-miniature-french-order-of-academic-palms-in-gold-with-diamonds-eu10687","title":"A Miniature French Order Of Academic Palms In Gold With Diamonds","description":"In white and yellow Gold, set with nineteen genuine rose-cut diamond and five genuine rubies, 12x18mm, Exquisite quality, in very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117713051925,"sku":"EU10687","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/r_509.jpg?v=1692857793"},{"product_id":"france-first-empire-a-miniature-order-of-st-michael-in-gold-c1820-eu10704","title":"France, First Empire. A Miniature Order Of St. Michael In Gold, C.1820","description":"A fine miniature in gold and enamels, ring with two hallmarks dating this piece between 1815-1830, measuring 11 mm (w) x 14 mm (h),  worn condition, minor enamel chipping, fine condition, rare.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117734023445,"sku":"EU10704","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/r_803.jpg?v=1692857828"},{"product_id":"a-fine-miniature-french-legion-d-honneur-eu11409","title":"A Fine Miniature French Legion D' Honneur","description":"In silver with green, blue, white and red enamels, gilt centrepiece, cornucopia hallmarked on the tip, of fine quality, 18 mm x 25 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118076612885,"sku":"EU11409","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/b_0674.jpg?v=1692860565"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-miniature-french-orders-eu11949","title":"A Pair Of Miniature French Orders","description":"Order of the Legion of Honour, 4th Republic (silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, 15 mm x 23 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension); and Order of Social Merit (silver with light blue and white enamels, 17.5 mm x 19 mm). Mounted to a suspension with pinback, original ribbons, intact enamels, Order of the Legion of Honour is reverse mounted, extremely fine.\n  ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118314443029,"sku":"EU11949","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c_3960.jpg?v=1692862493"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-french-miniature-group-medal-bar-eu12082","title":"A First War French Miniature Group Medal Bar","description":"Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer (silver gilt and enamels, 15 mm x 23 mm, inclusive of its wreath suspension, rosette on the ribbon, enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring and one star point); War Cross 1939-1945 (bronze, 14 mm, one bronze and one star on the ribbon); War Cross for Operations Overseas (bronze, 14 mm, two bronze stars on the ribbon); Medal for Escaped Prisoners of War (bronze gilt, 12.8 mm);Combatant's Cross (bronze, 12 mm); Overseas Medal, 1 Clasp - EXT. ORIENT (silver gilt, 13 mm); and War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945, 3 Clasps -LIBERATION, ALLEMAGNE, EXT. ORIENT (bronze gilt, 11.7 mm x 15.8 mm). Mounted to a silver gilt bar suspension with swing bar pinback, original ribbons, near extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118470844693,"sku":"EU12082","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c_7215.jpg?v=1692862928"},{"product_id":"france-republic-a-tunisian-order-of-glory-miniature-group-eu14306","title":"France, Republic. A Tunisian Order Of Glory Miniature Group","description":"France; Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, Model of the Fourth Republic 1951-1962 (silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, unmarked, 15 mm x 22 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension); Tunisian Order of Glory (Nishan al-Iftikhar), Officer, 3rd Model, Type IX with Cypher of Muhammad VIII al-Amin 1943-1957 (silver with red and green enamels, dual hallmarked on the ring, 13.7 mm x 21.5 mm inclusive of its bow suspension, rosette on ribbon); and Medal of Honour for Social Insurance, Gold Grade Medal (bronze gilt, 13.2 mm x 15 mm, rosette on ribbon). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, original ribbons, Order of the Legion of Honour is reverse mounted and exhibits chipping in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring, near extremely fine. 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Of high quality manufacture, an enameled white ball-tipped five-armed cross in silver, with enameled green laurel and oak wreath in each quadrant, surmounted by a typical of period Imperial crown in silver, with obverse center featuring a superimposed Napoleon’s portrait in Gold, surrounded by an elegant enameled blue ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse featuring an engraved Napoleonic eagle in Gold, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE (Honour and Fatherland), with French hallmark of a boar’s head denoting .800 silver fineness and Paris manufacture post 1838, measuring 19.86 mm (w) x 31.39 mm (h - inclusive the crown suspension), with toned silver and light contact, on original breast ribbon, fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Legion of Honour was proposed by Napoleon Bonaparte to the First Council, to create a reward to commend civilians and soldiers who had served the Republic, promoted republican principles and French interests. The Legion would ensure political loyalty and unity among the new French Republic. The first decorations were conferred in the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1804. They were awarded to French military personnel, wounded, and civilians who had served to the Republic cause during the Revolution period. On August 19, 1804 Napoleon awarded the Order by second time, to Officers who were in command of the army gathered in Boulogne; around 2000 crosses were awarded that day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126816035093,"sku":"EU16966","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_11536.jpg?v=1692886935"},{"product_id":"france-july-monarchy-a-legion-of-honour-miniaturec1840-eu17041","title":"France, July Monarchy. A Legion Of Honour, Miniature,C.1840","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1830-1848). In silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the ring, obverse centrepiece illustrating the right-facing bust of Henry IV, its centrepiece ring inscribed \"HENRY IV\" with five stars, reverse centrepiece illustrating crossed French flags, its centrepiece ring inscribed \"HONNEUR ET PATRIE\" with a single star, measuring 18 mm (w) x 27.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension, both sides of the silver crown have been filed down, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring, otherwise the enamels are intact, very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: 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).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126978334997,"sku":"EU17041","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_13796.jpg?v=1692887474"},{"product_id":"france-iii-republic-a-lot-of-six-miniature-awards-eu17077","title":"France, Iii Republic; A Lot Of Six Miniature Awards","description":"France, Third Republic: four awards: two Orders of the Legion of Honour (one in silver with red, white, blue, green and black enamels, gilt centrepieces, measuring 15 mm (w) x 24.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon; the other in silver with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 16 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the arm at 12 o'clock); Colonial Medal, 1 Clasp - MAROC (in silver, measuring 12.8 mm in diameter inclusive of its wreath suspension, dark patina, original ribbon); Croix de Guerre (War Cross) 1939-1945 (in bronze, measuring 14 mm (w) x 18 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon): and Morocco, Kingdom: two Orders of Ouissam Alaouite, Type II (1934-1954) (in silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 14.7 mm (w) x 25.7 mm (h) each inclusive of their wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspensions, one with intact enamels, the other with chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the star point at 2 o'clock, original ribbons). Adhesive residue evident on the reverse of five ribbons from previous board mounting, ranging from near very fine to extremely fine.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127122415893,"sku":"EU17077","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_15737.jpg?v=1692887878"},{"product_id":"france-napoleonic-a-miniature-group-of-four-orders-in-gold-c-1890-eu18340rl1","title":"France, Napoleonic. A Miniature Group Of Four Orders, In Gold, C. 1890","description":"France, Legion of Honor, Type III. Second Restoration Period 1816-1830. In Gold, a white Maltese cross with ball finials and green enamel oak and laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece presents right facing profile of Henri IV surrounded by the inscription HEN IV ROI FRT DE NA, the reverse medallion presents three Fleur de Lys surrounded by an inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is surmounted by a large crown suspension, measures 10.77mm (w) x 18.90mm (h – inclusive of crown suspension), marked on the suspension ring with a French Owl Gold hallmark dating June 2 1893, denoting imported Gold items from noncontractual countries, light enamel wear, very fine condition; German, Hohenlohe, Order of the Phoenix, in Gold, a white enamel cross with Golden rays between the arms of the cross and extending into each arm, the obverse center presents a blue enamelled field with a hand-painted white phoenix, the reverse center presents Gold rays with a super imposed crowned black enamelled monogram PE (Philipp Ernst), suspended from a Fleur de Lys, measures 11.61mm (w) x 16.80mm (h – inclusive of Fleur de Lys and integral ball), enamel chipping to white enamel arms on both obverse and reverse, near very fine condition; Vatican, Order of St. Sylvester and Golden Spur, a white enamel Maltese Cross with smooth Gold rays between each arm, a small spur suspended from the knees of the 6 o’clock, the reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a large crown suspension, measures 10.33mm (w) x 19.73mm (h – inclusive of integral crown), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. France, Order of Military Merit, in Gold, a white enamel Maltese cross with ball finials and Fleur de Lys in each quadrant, the obverse center presents a sword and green enamel wreath on an orange enamel field, surrounded in a dark blue enamel ring, reverse medallion missing, ornate setting 12.38mm (w) x 16.22mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension), a French Owl Gold hallmark dating June 2 1893, denoting imported Gold items from noncontractual countries on the reverse of the suspension ring, suspension ring replaced, wear to enamel, better than fine condition. All miniatures are worn on a Gold ribbon bar, entire bar weighs 6.5 grams,  marked on the obverse with a French Owl Gold hallmark dating June 2 1893, denoting imported Gold items from noncontractual countries, in overall near extremely fine condition, a rare combination of miniature decorations.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130018517269,"sku":"EU18340.RL1","price":1755.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20214_mnc5311_1.jpg?v=1692895148"},{"product_id":"france-ii-empire-a-fine-gold-legion-dhonneur-miniature-pair-c1890-eu17323rl1","title":"France, Ii Empire. 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Both awards are attached to an 18K Gold suspension bar with an original ribbon fed through it, the suspension bar maker marked with the Arthus Bertrand insignia, the ribbon suspended from a 36.5 mm (w) x 12 mm (h) 18K Gold hanger with pinback, light contact on the hanger, very fine. \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130215026965,"sku":"EU17323.RL1","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_19379_1.jpg?v=1692895407"},{"product_id":"french-colonial-an-order-of-the-black-star-grand-officer-miniature-in-gold-and-diamonds-m0367-18rl1","title":"French, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star, Grand Officer Miniature In Gold And Diamonds,","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ordre de l'Étoile Noire). Instituted in 1892 by Toffa, King of Porto Novo. Of superb French manufacture, consisting of an exquisitely enameled blue-framed Maltese Cross composed of genuines finely cut diamond in its arms, featuring sets of multiple Gold rays with superposed genuines diamonds in each quadrant, with obverse centre exhibiting a finely enameled black five pointed star, plain reverse, suspended by a beautifully enameled green laurel wreath also in Gold, surmounted by a ring suspension in Gold embellished by genuine diamonds, presenting French eagle hallmark denoting fineness of minimum .750 Gold on its ring suspension, measuring 14.09 mm (w) x 30.22 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and ring), weighting 3.3 grams, on original ribbon with rosette and Gold hanger, exquisite piece in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Black Star was founded by the King of Porto-Novo on December 1, 1889 and it became a colonial French order on May 10, 1896. 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An officer decoration in silver gilt presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross ball finials, with green enamelled oak and laurel wreaths in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a right facing profile of Marianne in Gold, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presents two crossed flags in white, blue and red enamels, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the cross is surmounted by a green enamelled wreath suspension, marked on the suspension ring with makers mark AB \u0026amp; Cie (Arthus-Bertrand), measures 15.45mm (w) x 24.94mm (h – inclusive of integral ball suspension), weighs 3.6 grams, worn on a period ribbon with small rosette, light wear, enamels intact in very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance, Republic. A National Order of Merit, Miniature Officer by Arthus-Bertrand, c. 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Ordre National du Mérite). 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Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus: in Gold with white and green enamels, weighing 1.8 grams, measuring 17.2 mm (w) x 28.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, extensive chipping evident in the green enamels and crazing in the white enamels on the cross on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Medal for Civil Valour: in silver, measuring 12.5 mm (w) x 16 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. two 3rd Army Commemorative Crosses: one in silvered bronze with white enamels, measuring 15.5 mm (w) x 24 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring; the other in bronze with white enamels, measuring 17.3 mm (w) x 25.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring; both with intact enamels. and four Italy, Republic awards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. War Merit Cross: in bronze, measuring 15.5 mm x 19.3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, Knight: in bronze gilt, measuring 16.5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring and wreath suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Long Service Cross for Twenty-Five Years' Service: in bronze gilt, measuring 16 mm (w) x 18.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Merit Cross for Twenty-Five Years' Long Service in the Financial Police: in bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 13.2 mm (w) x 16.2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from near fine to extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133171486997,"sku":"EU19740.RL1","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc8722_843_1.jpg?v=1763677109"},{"product_id":"france-iii-republic-italy-kingdom-republic-a-lot-of-seven-miniature-awards-eu19742rl1","title":"France, Iii Republic; Italy, Kingdom, Republic. A Lot Of Seven Miniature Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone France, Third Republic award:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. 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Military Medal, Type II (Médaille Militaire): in silver with blue enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur): in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, plus six glass stones in the wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Order of Academic Palms, Type III (1866-1955) (Ordre des Palmes Académiques): in silver with violet enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Order of Agricultural Merit (Ordre du Mérite Agricole): in Gold with blue and white enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871 (Médaille de la guerre franco-prussienne): in bronze gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Sweden, Kingdom. Order of Vasa (Kungliga Vasaorden): in silver with red and white enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntact enamels, original ribbons, ranging from better than very fine to extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135271588117,"sku":"EU21179","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3591_072.jpg?v=1692909247"},{"product_id":"france-italy-sweden-a-lot-of-three-miniature-orders-eu21181","title":"France, Italy, Sweden. A Lot Of Three Miniature Orders","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. France, Third Empire: Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur): in Gold and silver with red, white, blue and green enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Italy, Kingdom. 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France, Third Empire: Order of the Legion of Honour (Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur): in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels. \n2. Latvia, Republic. 10th Aizpute Infantry Regiment Badge (10th Aizpute Kājnieku Pulks): in silver with red, white and blue enamels. \n3. Spain, Francoist Era. Spanish Red Cross Medal, II Class Officer 1931-1939 (Medalla 2ª Clase Cruz Roja Española): in silver with red, white and black enamels. 4. Sweden, Kingdom. Order of Vasa (Kungliga Vasaorden): in Gold with red and white enamels.\nIntact enamels, three with original ribbons, the Latvian badge on a chain, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135272997141,"sku":"EU21182","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3498_047.jpg?v=1692909252"},{"product_id":"france-ii-empire-iii-republic-a-lot-of-four-miniature-awards-eu21178rl1","title":"France: Ii Empire, Iii Republic. A Lot Of Four Miniature Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone Second Empire medal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Military Medal, Type II (Médaille Militaire): in silver with blue enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethree Third Empire orders:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. 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France, Third Republic: Order of Academic Palms, II Class Officer, Type II (1850-1955) (Ordre des Palmes Académiques). Instituted in 1808. In silver with violet and red enamels, faceting on both branches of the wreath, on the ball and on the ring, measuring 10.7 mm (w) x 17 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the violet enamels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Dahomey, Republic: Order of the Black Star of Benin, IV Class Officer (Ordre de l'Étoile Noire). Instituted in 1889. Two-piece construction, in silver with blue, white, black and green enamels, measuring 14.5 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Czechoslovakia, Republic: Order of the White Lion, IV Class Officer, Civil Division (Rád Bilého Lva). Instituted in 1922. Four-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, blue and black enamels, hallmarked with a goat's head beside the number \"2\" (.925 silver) and maker marked \"KK\" (Karnet \u0026amp; Kyselý of Prague) on the ring, measuring 14.3 mm (w) x 26.3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball and its wreath of linden leaves and crossed palms suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Romania, Kingdom: Order of the Crown of Romania, IV Class Officer, Civil Division, Type II (1932-1947) (Ordin \"Corona Romaniei\"). Instituted in 1881. Three-piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, monogram of King Carol I on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 16 mm x 19 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Belgium, Kingdom: Order of the Crown, IV Class Officer (Ordre de la Couronne \/ Orde van de Kroon). Instituted in 1897. Four-piece construction, in silver with white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold with blue enamels, measuring 15.5 mm (w) x 25 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Morocco, Kingdom: Order of Ouissam Alaouite (AKA Sharifian Order of Alawi), IV Class Officer, Type I (1913-1933) (L'Ordre du Alaouite Chérifien). Instituted in 1913. Four-piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels, type I as defined by the inscriptions on the arms on the obverse, hallmarked with an eagle's head on the ring, measuring 15 mm (w) x 24 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Vatican: Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great for Civil Merit, III Class Knight (Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. 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A miniature Order of Vasa in silver gilt with Gold centerpiece and enamels with a surmounting crown suspension, on period green ribbon, measuring at 10.9mm (w) x 18.7mm (h- to top of suspension) and weighing at 1.4 grams, incomplete mark on ring, enamels bearing crazing and loss of gilt, in near very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135919968533,"sku":"EU21845","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc2923_016.jpg?v=1692912552"},{"product_id":"france-iii-republic-a-miniature-legion-of-honour-in-gold-diamonds-c1900-eu21774rl1","title":"France, III Republic. A Miniature Legion Of Honour In Gold \u0026 Diamonds, C.1900","description":"(Legion D'Honneur). Instituted1802. 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Issue 4 (1808-1813), featuring a five armed white enameled Maltese cross with ball finials, laurels in each quadrant, center in Gold, the obverse medallion bearing the head of Napoleon facing left, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS, the reverse bearing and eagle, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the cross is surmounted by a large crown, missing ribbon, 33.33 mm (h) x 19.63 mm (w), notable chips to the enamels in four arms on obverse and two arms on reverse, green enamels missing to the laurels, very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2) A Decoration of the Lily, in silver, bearing a hand-etched fleur-de-lis, measures 13.74 mm (h) x 7.58 mm (w), dark patina, worn on a white silk ribbon, extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: On 19 May 1802, the Legion of Honour was established by a vote of the First Council who approved the formation of the Legion. 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In silver, a French made cross, presenting a Maltese cross full of old cut diamonds with diamond ball finials, emerald laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents crossed flags surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, the badge is suspended from a green enamelled wreath, measures 15.5 mm (w) x 20.6 mm (h – inclusive of integral ball on wreath suspension), weighs 2.69 grams, double marked on the ring with gold eagle head hallmark denoting Gold fineness and Paris manufacture between 1870-1919, diamonds intact, in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48760115233045,"sku":"EU23484","price":280.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0379_a6a5e344-25ce-4296-a0ca-a4040215161d.jpg?v=1753824700"},{"product_id":"international-a-lot-of-seven-miniature-orders-decorations-m0302-14","title":"International. 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Obverse gilt medallion with right-facing bust of Marianne, circumscribed “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1870”; reverse gilt medallion with crossed flags and inscription “HONNEUR ET PATRIE”. Marked with a boars head on the 6 o'clock tassels denoting French manufacture post 1838 and 800 silver fineness. Some contact on white enamels. On a full-length original red ribbon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. (Croix de guerre 1914-1918 ), War Cross 1914-1916, – Bronze. Obverse central medallion with bust of Marianne and inscription “REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE”; reverse dated “1914–1916”. Mounted on a period original green ribbon with seven vertical red stripes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. (Médaille de Sainte-Hélène) Saint Helena Medal - 1857 – Bronze, Obverse with profile of Napoleon I and inscription “NAPOLÉON I EMPEREUR”; reverse inscribed “CAMPAGNES DE 1792 A 1815 \/ A SES COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE SA DERNIERE PENSÉE \/ STE HÉLÈNE \/ 5 MAI 1821”. 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(Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur) An Officer’s Cross of the Legion of Honour, instituted 1802, in silver gilt and enamels, five-armed white-enameled cross with ball finials, obverse centre with the head of Marianne within a green enamelled oak and laurel wreath, reverse with crossed French flags and central medallion inscribed “Honneur et Patrie,” mounted with officer’s rosette on ribbon, with enamel intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. (Médaille Militaire) Military Medal, instituted 1852, in silver and enamels, obverse with head of Marianne, reverse with crossed flags and motto “Valeur et Discipline,” green and yellow ribbon, small enamel damage on reverse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. (Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1870-1871) Franco-Prussian War Commemorative Medal, 1870-1871, in bronze, obverse with helmeted effigy of the Republic, reverse inscribed “Aux Défenseurs de la Patrie 1870-1871,” suspended from original green ribbon with black stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. (Ordre des Palmes académiques) Order of Academic Palms , Officer’s Grade with diamonds, instituted 1808, in silver and enamels, oval wreath of laurel and palm leaves set with stones, purple-enamel ribbon bow, intact. 10mm x 22mm. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. (Nichan Iftikhar) Tunisian Order of the Nishan al-Iftikhar , Knight’s Cross, instituted 1835, in silver and enamels, multi-rayed star with central medallion inscribed in Arabic, reverse plain, red and yellow ribbon, enamel intact, with hallmark on ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. (Орден Святой Анны) Imperial Russia. 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