France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight With Gold Center, C.1810 Auction Archive In order to provide better

In order to provide better weather forecasting for the long exploratory and survey flight Commander Ronne intended to make

The insignia measures 115 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

measuring 43 mm (w) x 59

an imperial eagle inside of it standing on another wreath of oak leaves with a swastika inside

France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Knight With Gold Center, C.1810 Auction Archive In order to provide better(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Lgionnaire). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1808 1813). In silver gilt, a five armed white enamelled Maltese cross with partial green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the central medallion in gold features a right facing profile of Napoleon, surrounded on a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCOIS, the reverse medallion features a right facing eagle with outstretched wings