France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Auction Archive and features an array of

and features an array of ventilation holes perforated throughout the forehead

about 70 men in all

tape residue on the reverse of its original triangular ribbon)

1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Auction Archive and features an array of(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