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Auction: 21002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 416

(x) The historic Legion of Honour worn by Charles XIV John, King of Sweden and Norway

France, July Monarchy, Legion of Honour, Grand Cross sash Badge, 108mm including crown suspension x 73mm, gold and enamel, a few repairs, otherwise good very fine, with a length of original silk riband, housed within an old glazed display box, the end with engraved silver plate

The silver plate translates to state:

'Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honour which belonged to King Carl XIV John, given by His Majesty to Lord Chamberlain Count G. F. von Rosen.'

Also sold with an old paper note with ink inscription, which translates to state:

'This Legion of Honour Grand Cross which belonged to King Carl XIV Johan and with which I was presented by Count G. F. von Rosen, to my son Gustav Nils Conrad 22 March 1866 - Conrad Von Rosen.'

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£5,800

Starting price
£1600