France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Set of historical memora - Lot 45

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Set of historical memorabilia of Albert-André CLAVEILLE (1865-1921), Engineer and Minister of Public Works (Governments Paul Painlevé and Georges Clemenceau 1917) then Senator for the Dordogne in 1920 and 1921. His decorations, including: - Order of the Legion of Honor, instituted in 1802. Silver and enamel knight's star. Boar's head hallmark. Complete with period ribbon. Presented in a presentation case made by LEMOINE FILS, 10 Rue de Castiglione, Paris. Gross weight: 19.15 g. (Wear to the case, the knight's cross in very good condition). -Ordre des palmes académiques, instituted October 4, 1955. Knight's insignia in vermeil and enamel, boar's head hallmark on the ball. Complete with ribbon. Presented in its green leather case with illegible jeweler's mark, the lid gilded with "MINISTERE DE L'INSTRUCTION PUBLIQUE". Gross weight: 12.47 gr. (Wear from use, enamel skip on the purple of the palms. Fairly good condition).