France, Iii Republic. A Legion D'honneur With Diamonds, Knight, C.1880 Auction a balloon observer’s insignia

a balloon observer’s insignia

A cross pattee constructed of Gold with red and white enameled arms

in bronze gilt with red enamels

Each armpit has a 100 mm slit allowing for effective ventilation

France, Iii Republic. A Legion D'honneur With Diamonds, Knight, C.1880 Auction a balloon observer’s insignia1870 1951 Issue. An example that stands above, mastery crafted in hand detailed silver with multi dimensional levels of blue, white, and red enamels, special mention and note must be given to the expertly manufactured laurels in which the individual leaves are layered with delicately applied green enamels, gold centre pieces, thirteen old rose cut genuine diamonds carefully mounted on cross finials, vaulted design, hallmarked with an eagle's head on