France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour in Diamonds, c.1880 Auction Archive 5 mm (w) x 33

5 mm (w) x 33 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

topped by a parachute and skull and overlaid by a white enameled Patriarchal Cross

which was authorized on November 7

Four months after the outbreak of the First World War

Representing the Grand Army of the Republic

France, Third Republic. A Miniature Order of the Legion of Honour in Diamonds, c.1880 Auction Archive 5 mm (w) x 33(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue). In silver, a French made cross, presenting a Maltese cross full of old cut diamonds with diamond ball finials, emerald laurel and oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents