France, Republic. A Gold Miniature Award Group, By Fayolle Pouteau, Paris, C.1870 Auction better than fine) with transcript

better than fine) with transcript (210x295mm

marked "STANDARD PLATE" on the reverse

Recovery was complicated and drawn out

with black bakelite grip plates on either side of the grip

45cm (18") in length

France, Republic. A Gold Miniature Award Group, By Fayolle Pouteau, Paris, C.1870 Auction better than fine) with transcriptAll awards in gold and enamels, on gold chain, comprising: Legion D'Honneur; National Order of Merit; Belgium, Order of Leopold (crown in silver). Miniatures measure approx. 12x15mm, of very fine quality make, in generally extremely fine condition. All contained in case of issue. Superb quality and very attractive.