France, Napoleonic. A Legion Of Honour, First Empire, Type Iii, Knight, C.1807 Buy Now 8s and Bristol Fighters

8s and Bristol Fighters

center red cross appears to be re-enameled

Footnote: The Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes was established by Heinrich Brüning in 1931 as part of the Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt (National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization) with the slogan “None shall starve nor freeze”

A collection of two postcards and a photograph

the strap fed through the integral metal loops on both sides

France, Napoleonic. A Legion Of Honour, First Empire, Type Iii, Knight, C.1807 Buy Now 8s and Bristol FightersInstitution Date: May 19, 1802. In silver, center medallion bearing an eagle on the obverse and right facing bust on the reverse, with a large crown suspension, hallmarked on the ring, on period ribbon, minor crazing on enamels, measuring at 36mm (w) x 59mm (h), in very fine condition.