France, Iii Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Academic Palms With Diamonds Buy Now edged in gilt trim

edged in gilt trim

the dagger measuring 370 mm in length

(Mitglied des Reichstages = Member of Parliament)

the obverse lid embossing the monogram of Victor Emmanuel III topped by a royal crown in gilt

ten rows of twisted silver bullion wrap on the grip

France, Iii Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Academic Palms With Diamonds Buy Now edged in gilt trim(Ordre des Palmes Acadmiques, Officier). Instituted in 1808. In silver and purple enamels, along with fifteen white and four purple inset stones, measuring 13. 5 mm (w) x 21. 7 mm (h), intact enamels and stones, light contact, near extremely fine. In a hardshelled case with a black velvetine medal bed, scuffed on the bottom, case better than very fine. Footnote: The French Order of the Academic Palms was instituted on March 17, 1808 and awarded for