France, Iii Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case,C.1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 43 mm long knurled needle

43 mm long knurled needle pin

83mm wing tip to wing tip

black and white enamel crowned shield

as well as being a Shriner

and descend from dual silvered alloy loops emanating from a ring for uniform suspension

France, Iii Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case,C.1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 43 mm long knurled needle(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and underside of the platform