France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Newly Listed better than very fine condition

better than very fine condition with light scuffing and discolouration/soiling

the capture of Faizabad

58 mm (w) x 27

retiring in 1965 in the rank of Hauptmann

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Newly Listed better than very fine condition(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type III (1806 1808). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, the reverse centrepiece rotated clockwise slightly, intact enamels, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion