France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 Auction Archive residue evident on the obverse

residue evident on the obverse of the CFD from cleaning

accompanied by Koch’s driver’s license

wrapped in a black

Officers breast badge

France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 Auction Archive residue evident on the obverse(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Chevalier). Instituted in 1802. Type I. (1806 1813). An early Legion of Honour in silver, featuring a white Maltese cross with segments of green laurel and oak leaf, the obverse medallion in 18 K Gold featuring a right facing portrait of Napoleon encircled by a blue ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES. FRANCAIS, the reverse medallion features an eagle with outstretched wings, encircled by a blue ring inscribed