ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR

Grand Cross Star, 2nd Empire (1852-1870), 89 mm, Convex breast star in Silver, hallmarked "eagle head", the reverse with maker’s escutcheon of “OUIZIILLE LEMOINE JOAILLERS BIJOUTIERS DE LA LEGION D`HONNEUR RUE DU BAC N.°1 PARIS”, round, vertical pin and two hooks.
A rare and important star, in the best quality, fully representing the prestige of a class, awarded to the highest ranking of clers and dignitaries, extremely fine condition. I R!