France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, by Lemoine, c.1900 Auction Archive the obverse medallion features a

the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross within a gilded border

patina on the frame

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France, Third Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, by Lemoine, c.1900 Auction Archive the obverse medallion features a(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. In 18 karat gold with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star in white enamel surrounded by green enamelled laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, the obverse central medallion in Gold features a rightward facing effigy of Marianne surrounded in a blue enamel ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870, the reverse central medallion in Gold presents crossed flags surrounded in a blue