France, Napoleonic. A Legion of Honour, First Empire, Type III, Knight, c.1807

Institution Date: May 19, 1802. In silver, center medallion bearing an eagle on the obverse and right facing bust on the reverse, with a large crown suspension, hallmarked on the ring, on period ribbon, minor crazing on enamels, measuring at 36mm (w) x 59mm (h), in very fine condition.