France, IV Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross Star, by Ouizille Lemoine Auction Archive The dagger features a 244

The dagger features a 244 mm-long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and blunted edges

featuring the maker “Admiral” on the face

and accommodate a blackened leather ring and partially-intact

attractive patina on the silver frame from age

an aide read his lapel tag and announced his name

France, IV Republic. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight Grand Cross Star, by Ouizille Lemoine Auction Archive The dagger features a 244(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. A Star of the Order, in silver with a five pointed star with ball finials, five smooth rays in each quadrant, measuring 91. 4 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h), weighs 85. 0 grams, marked with a boar's head and maker marked OUIZILLE LEMOINE PARIS on the central medallion, vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, light contact and surface wear overall, extremely fine.