France, I Empire. A Légion D'honneur, Officers Cross, Prinzen Size, C.1808 Archive 5 mm (w) x 107

5 mm (w) x 107 mm (l)

Pinned onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a DRK-style German national eagle

by the county commissioner

most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident

aided by the use of photographs

France, I Empire. A Légion D'honneur, Officers Cross, Prinzen Size, C.1808 Archive 5 mm (w) x 107(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Type III (1806 1808). In silver with white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, measuring 27. 3 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), repair and chipping in the white enamels on the arms along with chipping in the green enamels evident on both sides, original ribbon, fair.