A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold Mayer case of issue

Mayer case of issue

1916 in Calgary

In Solid bronze

Kamesburgh

Naming is officially engraved in large block capitals

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold Mayer case of issueThis 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,