France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction The enamel suggests manufacture during

The enamel suggests manufacture during the 1930s-40s and is possibly a replacement for a lost example

the capsule-shaped base and its cap

each sleeve features 12

stamped "125" on the reverse of the belt and maker marked "FRIEDRICH LINDEN LÜDENSCHEID" on the leather tab

both interfacing an annulus inscribed with the motto “Carry On”

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction The enamel suggests manufacture during(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1814 1830). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels in the leafing on the reverse, original ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour)