Legion d'Honneur: CM.29-1951

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Legion d'Honneur

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Description

Medal is the highest decoration in France. This version is an officers badge. The clasp is a crown.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-04-19) by Besant, W.L.W. Esq.

Components of the work

Object Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 40 mm Weight 20.66 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Profile of Napoleon in Gold gilt surrounded by five armed Maltese Asterisk and enamelled laurel and oak wreath.

Text: NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Imperial eagle in centre with obverse details repeated.

Text: HONEUR ET PATRIE
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medal Yearbook 2015 page(s): 369

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.29-1951
Primary reference Number: 226887
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Created: Thursday 9 May 2019 Updated: Thursday 1 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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