France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction The center of the star

The center of the star consists of a silver center plaque of two inter-linked gilded oak and laurel wreaths

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

600 personnel and the medal is not readily found

He was enrolled as dental student at the University of Toronto and was a resident of Toronto when he was conscripted

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction The center of the star(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)