France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 visually-hidden inscribed "I have the honor

inscribed "I have the honor in sending my insignia of rank to Lt

measuring 330 mm (w) x 330 mm (h)

a white enamelled eagle with silver gilt crossed swords suspension

WWI 31st Alberta Regiment Sweetheart Pin CEF - Silver and enamels

France, I Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1808 visually-hidden inscribed "I have the honor(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