France, Ii Empire. A Fine Gold Legion D'honneur Miniature Pair, C.1890 Hold constructed of gilded bronze with

constructed of gilded bronze with red and white enamels

inside lid lined in off-white satin and padded

measuring 62 mm (w) x 158 mm (h) each

in gilt and enamels

highlighting quality workmanship

France, Ii Empire. A Fine Gold Legion D'honneur Miniature Pair, C.1890 Hold constructed of gilded bronze withSecond Empire Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels, hallmarked on the ring, reverse mounted, measuring 11. 98 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring, missing its obverse centrepiece); and Third Republic Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels, reverse mounted, measuring 10. 5 mm (w) x 17. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact