France, Ii Empire. A Fine Gold Legion D'honneur Miniature Pair, C.1890 Hold surrounded by oak leaves

surrounded by oak leaves

The inside of the cap is lined in a greenish-yellow rayon

70 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ring)

highlighting quality workmanship

France, Ii Empire. A Fine Gold Legion D'honneur Miniature Pair, C.1890 Hold surrounded by oak leavesSecond Empire Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels, hallmarked on the ring, reverse mounted, measuring 11. 98 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring, missing its obverse centrepiece); and Third Republic Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels, reverse mounted, measuring 10. 5 mm (w) x 17. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact