France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer in Gold, c.1808 United Republic of large rosette on its original

large rosette on its original triangular ribbon

suspension ring has been repaired and reattached to award

A Jäger-Bataillon Nr

Carlman AB STOCKHOLM

featuring roundish gilt rays in each quadrant

France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer in Gold, c.1808 United Republic of large rosette on its original(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1806 1808). In Gold, a beautiful Legion of honour with five with enamelled Maltese arms, the green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant are crisp, the central medallion features a right facing profile of Napoleon, surrounded on a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCOIS, the reverse medallion features a left facing eagle with outstretched wings