France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Auction Addison was taken on strength

Addison was taken on strength at No

including a large "3-5-29"

dark navy blue broken stripe

9mm (l) x 15

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Auction Addison was taken on strength(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