Rare French Napoléon III period Légion d'honneur knight's mark Silver imperial style flat tableware spoon and fork two-piece set
This set of tableware is a very rare gift from a knighthood. The design style of this set of tableware is imperial style, and it bears the imprint of the Légion d'honneur, France's highest honor.
The French Legion of Honor was founded by Napoleon I in 1802. After they overthrew the French Louis dynasty, they abolished the original knights and established the Legion of Honor.
The back of this pair of tableware is engraved with the Order of the Knight of the Legion of Honor, which should be a gift given when the medal is awarded. The Order of the Legion of Honor is the highest level medal in France. The medal is divided into five levels according to status. According to the engraving on it, it should be Belongs to the knight level.
This kind of engraved honorary gift tableware is very rare and worth collecting.
Spoon and fork size: about 19cm
This price is for a set of 2 pieces (spoon + fork)
Year: Around 1870
#There are 6 sets, each set is in similar condition and will be shipped randomly.
It can be used normally. There is no obvious Silver, but there are scratches and oxidation marks from use. Old pieces will inevitably have historical traces. Those who can accept it will buy it.
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- This set of tableware is a very rare gift from a knighthood. The design style of this set of tableware is imperial style, and it bears the imprint of the Légion d'honneur, France's highest honor. This kind of engraved honorary gift tableware is very rare and worth collecting.
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