Auction: 15003 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 323
(x) France, First Empire 1804-14, Legion of Honour, an Early '1st type' 1804-06 Knight's breast Badge with affixed '2nd type' crown suspension, 50mm including crown suspension x 36mm, silver, gold, and enamel, reverse centre medallion depressed, minor enamel restoration to one arm, very fine, scarce
First Empire Legion of Honour Badges were often converted by the recipient to conform with changes in the Legion of Honour regulations regarding the appearance of the Badge.
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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,400