France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 Auction "for his bravery in entering

"for his bravery in entering the Civic Arena alone early one morning (Sunday

3 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension

the date of institution for each

in uniform and with the Knight’s Cross

France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 Auction "for his bravery in entering(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