France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Legion D'honneur, Knight's Cross, Type I, C.1806 Hold staple holes along the top

staple holes along the top and bottom edges

Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz): in war materials

V at Vaux on March 24

A lanyard constructed of black rayon

the upper arm presents crossed swords

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Legion D'honneur, Knight's Cross, Type I, C.1806 Hold staple holes along the top1804 1806 Issue. Napoleon I. Type III. 1806 1808 Issue. In silver, centre in Gold, with white, blue and fragments of remaining green enamel, with crown suspension, minor enamel chipping, hallmarked on ring denoting silver manufacture between 1790 1809, measuring at 30. 8mm (w) x 57. 9mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighing at 18. 3 grams, remains fine. A good example of an early award.