France, Ii Empire. A Fine Gold Legion D'honneur Miniature Pair, C.1890 Hold and "31" the steel batch

and "31" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the back

70 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ring)

Border Regiment was Killed in Action on May 14

measuring 62 mm (w) x 158 mm (h) each

constructed of gilded bronze with red and white enamels

France, Ii Empire. A Fine Gold Legion D'honneur Miniature Pair, C.1890 Hold and "31" the steel batchSecond Empire Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels, hallmarked on the ring, reverse mounted, measuring 11. 98 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring, missing its obverse centrepiece); and Third Republic Version (in 18K Gold with blue and green enamels, reverse mounted, measuring 10. 5 mm (w) x 17. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact