Orders of the Chrysanthemum from the collection of Мuseum of the Legion of Honour, Paris

Museum have several sets of Grand Cordons in its collection.

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Grand Cordon set that was awarded to Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Aosta, Count of Turin.

Silver, gilt, enamel.
Sash badge height 106 mm.
Sash badge weight 110 g.

Breast star size 83 mm.
Breast star weight 130 g.

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Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Aosta, Infante of Spain, Count of Turin (24 November 1870 – 10 October 1946) was a grandchild of King Victor Emmanuel II and a member of the House of Savoy. He was a cousin of Victor Emmanuel III.

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This particular set from the collection Musée de la Légion d'honneur that belong to the president of the French Republic Félix Faure (1841-1899).

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Another Grand Cordon from the collection of Musée de la Légion d'honneur. This one belong to the Meiji era.

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