France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction the commander of the cavalry

the commander of the cavalry

fragments of the Africa Service Medal ribbon evident)

From 1947 to 1965

measuring 280 mm (w) x 225 mm (h) each)

France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction the commander of the cavalry(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1804 1806). A very early knight, featuring a white enamelled five arm Maltese cross with green enamel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a large Napoleon bust facing right, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS, the reverse medallion features a left facing eagle with outstretched wings encircled by a blue enamelled ring inscribed