Description
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Six European Orders
mounted to a rectangular brass base
the “Dienstauszeichnung IV
It was established in mid 1942 in Central Russia
France, Iii Republic. An Order Of The Honey Bee, Commander, C.1920 Auction Archive was only the beginningOrdre 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