France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Newly Listed 28 mm (w) x 66

28 mm (w) x 66

the right side of the image overlaid by Schneidereit’s handwritten signature in black ink

KÖNIG VON BAYERN” (“Max II King of Bavaria”)

marked on the base of the pendilia and the suspension ring with an FR in a diamond denoting Rothe manufacturing

officially engraved to WILBUR E

France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1900 Newly Listed 28 mm (w) x 66(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type VIII. (1870 1951 Issue). In 18K Gold, presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, and green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, central obverse medallion featuring a right facing portrait of Marianne, and enamelled crossed flags on the reverse, a surmounting green enamelled wreath suspension, measures 58. 6 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h), weighs 41. 4 grams (including