France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction the capsule-shaped base and its

the capsule-shaped base and its cap

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

600 personnel and the medal is not readily found

marked "JFS" (for Josef Feix & Sohn)

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction the capsule-shaped base and its(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)