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Legion of Honour badge in yellow gold, First Empire, second …
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Legion of Honour badge in yellow gold, First Empire, second …
See original version (French)
Estimate €800 - €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Legion of Honour badge in yellow gold, First Empire, second type (between 1806 and 1808)
Crown with 12 movable palmettes
Medallion: Obverse: Lifted effigy of the Emperor set in a blue enamelled band with "Napoléon Emp. des Français" in gold lettering. Reverse: Eagle with outstretched wings set in a blue enamelled band with, in gold letters, "Honneur et patrie" ("Honour and Country").
Star with five white enamelled double rays, with protruding points (not peaked), joined in the middle by a wreath of oak and laurel.
Gross weight: 16 g. approx.
(Minor wear to the enamel)
To be inspected. The jewel will be given to the buyer after it has been hallmarked by the Guarantee department.
See original version (French)
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Pictures modified on 06/10/2026 at 10:44 PM
Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 10:44 PM
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