Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Grand Cross set of insignia by Arthus Bertrand, Beranger & Magdelaine, comprising sash badge, 92mm x 62mm, gold and enamels, and silver breast star, 92mm, complete with full length dress sash in its fitted case of issue, enamel chip to one leaf of wreath, otherwise nearly extremely fine £1000-1200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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Grand Cross awarded in 1920 upon his retirement as Ambassador in Paris. Sold with copy of the award document for the Grand Officer class of the Order which he received on 28 August 1903, on the occasion of the Royal visit of Edward VII.