France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 United Republic of KING 1123-1170”)

KING 1123-1170”)

It was unusual in being issued officially and at the expense of the Duke of Aosta

rectangular hanger with pin back in Gold

A nice Hörster naval dagger here showing usage of the period but absolutely no abuse

settling in Ashford

France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 United Republic of KING 1123-1170”)Ordre de l'abeille mellifre. Instituted in 1703. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 52. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, repair, chipping and crazing evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, scattered gilt wear, on its original full length neck ribbon, fine. Footnote: The original Order of the Honey Bee was established by Anne Louise Bndicte de Bourbon, Duchess of Maine at the Chteau