France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction measuring 280 mm (w) x

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

1919 postcard from Tintingy

winning three consecutive majorities (1971

this dagger is in very fine condition

From 1947 to 1965

France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction measuring 280 mm (w) x(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