A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold 1916 in Calgary

1916 in Calgary

Naming is officially engraved in large block capitals

and we're generally well looked after

In Solid bronze

The black painted body has a gloss finish

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold 1916 in CalgaryThis example is First Empire Type III Badge (1806 1808) with replaced Second Restoration medallions c. 1815 1819. Badge in 18kt. Gold and enamels, hallmarked on ring, 38. 5mm (x57. 5mm including crown suspension), just tiny blue enamel chipping, otherwise in extremely fine condition, with lovely old period ribbon; an excellent example of Napoleonic Officer's badge in Gold. Footnote: There are many hybrid crosses in this Order, which may have crowns,