France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 Republic of red cotton mesh backer

red cotton mesh backer

the reverse with a central inscription of “20 JAHRE” circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE UND FLEISS” (“FOR LOYALTY AND DILIGENCE”)

A mixed lot of six bages

the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch

(General Hoffmann Abzeichen)

France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 Republic of red cotton mesh backer(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type I. (1806 1813). An early Legion of Honour in silver, featuring a white Maltese cross with segments of green laurel and oak leaf, the obverse medallion in 18 K Gold featuring a right facing portrait of Napoleon encircled by a blue ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES. FRANCAIS, the reverse medallion features an eagle with outstretched wings, encircled by a blue ring inscribed