A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) GTRexclude referred to as the "first

referred to as the "first pattern" design

while the transportation strap tip is cast in rubber

Upon his departure from the 1st Infantry Brigade Staff on January 31

Solid aluminum

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) GTRexclude referred to as the "firstThis example is First Empire Type III Badge (1806 1808) with replaced Second Restoration medallions c. 1815 1819. Badge in 18kt. Gold and enamels, hallmarked on ring, 38. 5mm (x57. 5mm including crown suspension), just tiny blue enamel chipping, otherwise in extremely fine condition, with lovely old period ribbon; an excellent example of Napoleonic Officer's badge in Gold. Footnote: There are many hybrid crosses in this Order, which may have crowns,