France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour, in Gold and Diamonds, by Chobillon, c.1880 Auction Archive September and early October 1914

September and early October 1914

Seven and a half months after arriving in England

10 mm (w) x 47

with the "Agfa" photo production mark and postcard-style backer

Upon arrival

France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour, in Gold and Diamonds, by Chobillon, c.1880 Auction Archive September and early October 1914(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In Gold and 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 1870, the reverse central medallion in Gold