France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, C.1810 Auction Archive It is divided into four

It is divided into four parts

(Issued 1885-1918)

Accompanying leather frog is dyed black and remains very supple

Britain and the Pacific": with dust jacket

Footnote: George Edward Howsam was born on February 25

France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, C.1810 Auction Archive It is divided into four(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1808 1813). In Gold, a beautiful Legion of honour with five with enamelled Maltese arms, the green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant are crisp, the central medallion features a right facing profile of Napoleon, surrounded on a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCOIS, the reverse medallion features a left facing eagle with outstretched wings