France, Ii Republic. A Legion Of Honour In Gold, Commander, C.1860 Archive with small San Marco badge

with small San Marco badge attached (obtained as a grouping)

with all buttons showing light wear

named and dated 1944

and a close friend to Adolf Hitler before falling out of favour due to a quarrel with Propaganda Minister Dr

numbered "716"

France, Ii Republic. A Legion Of Honour In Gold, Commander, C.1860 Archive with small San Marco badge(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). 1852 1870 Issue. In Gold consisting of a five armed white enameled cross with ball finials, presenting finely enameled green laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a blue enameled border inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCIS (Napoleon Emperor of France), reverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with blue enamel surround with inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE