France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction marked "JFS" (for Josef Feix

marked "JFS" (for Josef Feix & Sohn)

He was enrolled as dental student at the University of Toronto and was a resident of Toronto when he was conscripted

in silvered bronze and very fine quality black

The enamel suggests manufacture during the 1930s-40s and is possibly a replacement for a lost example

600 personnel and the medal is not readily found

France, Ii Restoration. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1820 Auction marked "JFS" (for Josef Feix(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1814 1830). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels in the leafing on the reverse, original ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion of Honour)