France, Ii Empire An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1860 certificate_of_authenticity The ball was finally removed

The ball was finally removed from the back left side of his spinal column eight days later

likely unworn

on period blue ribbon

A prinzen sized Iron Cross 1914 with attractive patina

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France, Ii Empire An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, V Class Knight, C.1860 certificate_of_authenticity The ball was finally removed(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. (1852 1870 Issue) In silver with blue and green enamels, Gold centre pieces, French hallmarked with boar's head on the laurel tassels denoting silver manufacture post 1838, partial maker's mark on the ring, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 62 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), with enamel chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms on