France, Iii Empire. A Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1900 Buy Now Medal in nearly mint condition

Medal in nearly mint condition mounted on original ribbon

light soiling present on the yellowish-white felt of the medal beds

otherwise in very fine condition and very scarce

on blue Kriegsmarine cloth backing

France, Iii Empire. A Legion Of Honour, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1900 Buy Now Medal in nearly mint condition(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. (1870 1951 Issue.)Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, wooden frame with a chocolate brown simulated leather look exterior on all sides, inside lid lined in white satin, padded and maker marked "FABRIQUE D'ORDRES A. BACQUEVILLE 5. Galerie Montpensier PALAIS ROYAL PARIS", the lining exhibiting the impression of the once present Breast Star of the Order, the base and