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Legion d'Honneur
Medal is the highest decoration in France. This version is an officers badge. Clasp is a laurel and oak wreath.
Method of acquisition: Given (1916-04-18) by Cayley, Mrs.
1870 -
Object Diameter (min) 37 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 19.47 g
Inscription present: Profile of Marianne in Gold gilt surrounded by five armed Maltese Asterisk and enamelled laurel and oak wreath.
Inscription present: Set of crossed tricolours in centre with obverse details repeated.
Accession number: CM.972-1916
Primary reference Number: 226886
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Legion d'Honneur" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/226886 Accessed: 2024-11-05 15:30:22
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