France, Ii Empire. A Legion D'honneur, Grand Cross, By Lemoine Fils, Paris, C.1860 GTRexclude Overall condition is near extremely

Overall condition is near extremely fine

Footnote: The 21st (Bavarian) Infantry regiment was established out of the former Royal Bavarian Army from the former military district VII on January 1

the reverse features a detailed outline of the Brandenburg Gate of Berlin

in France and served mainly in supervising locating and disposal of mines and booby traps

France, Ii Empire. A Legion D'honneur, Grand Cross, By Lemoine Fils, Paris, C.1860 GTRexclude Overall condition is near extremely(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). 1852 1870 Issue. In finely toned silver, consisting of a five arms with ball finials, clusters of five smooth armed rays in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with surround inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE, reverse with pin assembly, makers cartouche at centre for Lemoine Fils, Paris, hallmarked on catch and pin with boars head denoting French small silver guarantee post 1838,