A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm long brass u-shaped

5 mm long brass u-shaped clip)

48 mm x 72 mm) and the original shipping box containing both medals (cardboard

also with maker’s label inside (D

He re-engaged for six years' service on October 20

she and her sister ship were forced to switch names

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm long brass u-shapedThis 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,