France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction From 1947 to 1965

From 1947 to 1965

the commander of the cavalry

A rare WWII collectible

winning three consecutive majorities (1971

this dagger is in very fine condition

France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction From 1947 to 1965(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