SILVER EAGLE OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, third type 1806-1808, First Empire. 26550
Silver eagle with five double-pointed rays enameled in white topped with a crown. Star surrounded by oak and laurel leaves enameled light green. Obverse center in gold depicting the profile of the crowned head of the Emperor to the sinister, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the inscription in gold letters: "NAPOLÉON EMP. DES FRANÇAIS" on a background of a radiant sun. Reverse center showing the Imperial Eagle, head to the right (a rare variant), on a field of azure, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel with the gold motto: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE" (Honor and Country).
Star topped with a crown, independent and surmounted by a small ball pierced by the suspension ring, topped with a small cross, thicker than that of the second type model, featuring eight wide fleurons and eight beaded arches.
The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball on the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
Ribbon.
Height: 5.8 cm, Diameter: 3.7 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, enamel losses, sun-faded ribbon.
Reference :
26550