France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction stamped "125" on the reverse

stamped "125" on the reverse of the belt and maker marked "FRIEDRICH LINDEN LÜDENSCHEID" on the leather tab

in silvered bronze and very fine quality black

A Second War Free French Resistance Unit Badge - Silver with gilt lettering

each sleeve features 12

The enamel suggests manufacture during the 1930s-40s and is possibly a replacement for a lost example

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction stamped "125" on the reverse(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1814 1830). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels in the leafing on the reverse, original ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour)