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Lot of 3 prestigious works – French decorations – Legion of Honour – Académie Palmes – Georges Pompidou Set of three works devoted to French honors and their history. Prestige green leather-bound volume, richly gilded, with an inset reproduction of the French Republic medal on the front cover. The Académie Palmes – A history of the public school, Atipresse Editions. Black illustrated binding, historical presentation of this distinction. Second centenary of the Legion of Honour (1802-2002), La Cohorte, no. 165, November 2001. Commemorative illustrated publication tracing the history of the prestigious order founded by Napoleon Bonaparte. 1] The Military Medal – Michel Massian – Prestige nominative edition – Georges Pompidou – Napoleon III – Medallion set – Golden binding – 390 pages – Slipcase. Massian (Michel) – The Military Medal. Éditions Neuf, under the presidency of Georges Pompidou (1969-1974). Magnificent prestige work devoted to the history of the French Military Medal, a prestigious decoration instituted in 1852 under Napoleon III. Nominative edition printed especially for André Gustave Félicien Leguay, adjutant of the 1st Cuirassiers Regiment and the 2nd Hussars Regiment, holder of the Military Medal. The volume bears a message from the President of the Republic, Georges Pompidou, accompanied by his official portrait and a reproduction of his handwritten message with signature. Foreword by Marc Riché, general president of the National Society of Military Medalists. Remarkable luxury green leather-like binding, richly decorated with gold scrolls and frames. The front board features a genuine Military Medal embedded in a central housing, with its yellow ribbon edged in green, forming a particularly elegant and decorative ensemble. The book includes numerous illustrations and color historical reproductions, including a superb full-length portrait of Napoleon III in imperial uniform. Specifications Author: Michel Massian. Title: The Military Medal. Publisher: Éditions Neuf. Era: During the presidency of Georges Pompidou (1969-1974). Format: 31 cm × 20 cm. Pages: 390. Prestige green-bold binding with gold decoration. Military Medal embedded on the first cover. Nominative edition printed especially for a decorated adjutant. Green matching slipcase. Good overall condition, some signs of use on the slipcase. Historical and bibliophilic interest. Superb collection volume uniting the history of the French army, honors, and prestige bibliophily. Its nominative nature, richly decorated binding, integrated medal, and presentation in a slipcase make it particularly appealing to militaria, French decorations, and Second Empire history enthusiasts. A remarkable prestige work, both historical, decorative, and commemorative. 2] The Académie Palmes – A History of the Public School – History of French Decorations – Illustrated Work – Altipresse Editions – Large format – 180 pages. The Académie Palmes – A History of the Public School. Altipresse Editions. 1 large-format volume 28 cm × 25 cm, 180 pages, black faux-leather binding with gold titles on the front board and central illustration depicting the Palmes académiques. Beautiful historical and documentary work devoted to the history of the Palmes académiques, prestigious French distinction linked to teaching, culture, and academic merit. Abundantly illustrated with color photographs, historical portraits, archival documents, medals, and old decorations, this work traces the evolution of this honor from Napoleonic origins to the contemporary era. It particularly presents the different generations of insignia, their symbolism, the decorated personalities, and the fabrication techniques of the decorations, with detailed photographs of engraving and striking processes. A reference publication for enthusiasts of French educational history, civil decorations, phaleristics, and school heritage. Nice overall condition, some handling traces and light wear visible on the cover. Interior well preserved with photographed pages. A particularly interesting collectible work due to its rich iconography and large format. 3] Napoleon Bonaparte – Second Centenary of the Legion of Honour (1802-2002) – La Cohorte – 2001 – Illustrated Edition. La Cohorte – Second Centenary of the Legion of Honour, 1802-2002. Paris, Society for the Mutual Aid of Legion of Honour Members, November 2001. Number 165 of the quarterly La Cohorte, published for the bicentennial celebrations of the national order of the Legion of Honour, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte on May 19, 1802. Format: 29 × 21 cm. Pagination: 75 pages. Black illustrated cover, gold titles, numerous color photographic reproductions and historical illustrations. Historical and iconographic content Commemorative publication devoted to two centuries of history of the most prestigious French honor. The volume includes, among others, a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul in 1802, by Antoine-Jean Gros. An official message from President Jacques Chirac, Grand Master of the order, accompanied by his portrait and reproduced signature. Remarkable reproductions of insignia, decorations, plaques, and Legion of Honour necklaces. The insignia of Grand Cross of the Fifth Republic. A historical study of the early Napoleonic cohorts and their organization. A color portrait of Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, future king of Sweden. A richly illustrated commemorative publication, particularly interesting for collectors of the First Empire, Napoleon Bonaparte, French military decorations, and Republic-era historical documents. A fine documentary set tracing the history and prestige of the Legion of Honour, from its creation in 1802 to its bicentennial in 2002. Nice overall appearance with some handling traces visible on the cover. Photos are part of the description. Shipping by Chronopost or other carrier depending on destination, with insurance.

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