France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 GTRexclude In cast zinc

In cast zinc

the strengthening of the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed by companionship in arms

Scattered silvering wear on both

the other in silvered metal

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 GTRexclude In cast zinc(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