Grand Cross Star of embroidered type, Louis Philippe King Period (1830-1848), 87 mm., the arms made of Silver sequins and silver threads, flanked by French flags also embroidered with silk treads at France’s colours, the borders and staffs made of gilt-silver (nicely patinated) threads and a tricolore-embroidered bow, tying the staffs below, polished silver centre medallion with bust of King Henri IV in gold, outer circlet also in gold, with motto “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” in polished letters on finely granulated ground and thin, polished borders, the reverse, backed with thick, ivory paper
A very rare star, in excellent condition. I RR!
Provenance: the estate of P.-N. Rolland. He had his career in the Navy, where he distinguished himself in many battles and fightings, since the revolution
and during the Napoleonic wars. Appointed Baron of the Empire, after the Restoration and the return of the King, he also received the Order of St. Louis. During the reign of Louis-Philippe, he was honoured with the highest class of the Legion of Honour.