France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction launch planes within bombing distance

launch planes within bombing distance of North Atlantic shores and gauge the future weather of Europe

fragments of the Africa Service Medal ribbon evident)

A rare WWII collectible

and reportedly had state and local councils in nearly state in the Union

France, I Empire. An Early Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight, C.1806 Auction launch planes within bombing distance(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1804 1806). A very early knight, featuring a white enamelled five arm Maltese cross with green enamel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a large Napoleon bust facing right, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS, the reverse medallion features a left facing eagle with outstretched wings encircled by a blue enamelled ring inscribed