Order of the Legion of Honor, France, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 lithograph by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company is a colorful depiction of the French Legion of Honor. The image features the medal's iconic five-pointed star, encircled by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves and suspended from a blue ribbon adorned with a golden crown. The center of the star displays a medallion with the inscription "REPUBLIC FRANCAISE 1870," which emphasizes the medal's connection to the French Republic. This small, detailed illustration was produced by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their "Military Series" for Sweet Caporal cigarettes. The image represents the high value placed on the medal in 19th-century France, symbolizing valor and military achievement.