maker marked with the Hilborn & Hamburg eagle insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
hallmarked with eagles head denoting minimum Gold purity of
99 mm (h - inclusive of crown)
inscribed "REPUBLIQUE " to her left and "FRANCAISE" to her right
a feature Eickhorn dagger collectors expect
France, Iii Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case,C.1918 United Republic of maker marked with the Hilborn(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and underside of the platform