France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Newly Listed 1944 in two classes

1944 in two classes

58 mm (w) x 27

the Bedforshire Militia

Footnote: The Order of Solomon's Seal was instituted in 1874 by Emperor Yohannes IV and awarded in four grades: Knight Grand Cross

on its soiled original full-length neck ribbon

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Newly Listed 1944 in two classes(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