France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, C.1810 Auction Archive Accompanying leather frog is dyed

Accompanying leather frog is dyed black and remains very supple

His constant demonstration of reliability

Von Epp (1868–1947) was a highly awarded general and politician

Footnote: George Edward Howsam was born on February 25

(Issued 1885-1918)

France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, C.1810 Auction Archive Accompanying leather frog is dyed(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1808 1813). In Gold, a beautiful Legion of honour with five with enamelled Maltese arms, the green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant are crisp, the central medallion features a right facing profile of Napoleon, surrounded on a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCOIS, the reverse medallion features a left facing eagle with outstretched wings