Grand Officier de la Légion d'Honneur box, 3rd Republic peri - Lot 123

Grand Officier de la Légion d'Honneur box, 3rd Republic period, by Arthus Bertrand, rue de Rennes, Paris, as indicated on the rayon cover. The box is embossed with the letters RF in gold. The push-button is missing. Contains: - Plaque de grand-croix de la légion d'honneur type troisième république. Silver jewel. Cross branches decorated with diamond points, alternating with rays. Center with female senestrogyric profile surrounded by the text "République Française 1870 Honneur et Patrie". Vertical silver flat pin, with two anti-tilt hooks on either side. Center signed on reverse "Arthus Bertrand 46 Rue de Rennes Paris". Weight 100.6, grams size 90 mm x 90 mm (Condition 1) to be cleaned. - Superb gold grand-croix de la légion d'honneur type troisième république. Very fine decoration, enamel intact. Enameled mobile crown, cusp tips. Gross weight: 44g. Height 110 mm, width 65 mm (Condition 1+)