FRANCE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR OFFICER'S... - Lot 17 - Pichon & Noudel-Deniau (Azur Enchères)

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FRANCE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR OFFICER'S... - Lot 17 - Pichon & Noudel-Deniau (Azur Enchères)
FRANCE ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR OFFICER'S STAR from the Second Empire period, without crown or ring, of the rear admiral Bruno Ferdinand GRASSET (1817-1884) In gold and enamel (hair). Marked with an eagle's head. Rosette ribbon 44 x 40 mm. Gross weight: 16 g. B. With: -three letters of service, one ordering him to take command of the propeller frigate "Impératrice Eugénie" (1863), one announcing his appointment as commander of the transport "Le Japon" a notice of appointment from the Grand Chancellor Flahaut and a letter of appointment signed by the Minister of the Navy Chasseloup Laubat announcing his promotion to Officer of the Legion of Honour following his "courageous conduct" in Mexico (1863). - Officer's certificate of the Legion of Honour on vellum (1863). Provenance: Rear Admiral Bruno Ferdinand GRASSET (1817-1884), former governor of Martinique. Expert | Cabinet Dey
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