SECOND FRENCH REPUBLIC - RARE INSIGNA OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE AT THE PARLIAMENT

Rare insigna of delegate ot the people at the parliament, dating from 1848.
Red ribbon, with blue and white streaks on each side. It bears a tricolor rosette applied at the top, and a gold embrodery ornament in the center,

figuring a beam of lictor surmounted by the hand of justice.
At the bottom hang down eight twists of gold interwoven thread, in spiral shape.
On the back is sewed a button at the reverse of the rosette, with an embossed mention 'Legion d'honneur' (legion of honour).
Very good preservation of the colors.
Measurements : 4,53 inches by 1,38 - (11.5 cm by 3.5).