France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Newly Listed the bronze gilt letters "RCAF"

the bronze gilt letters "RCAF" inside a wreath placed in the centre of the cross

marked with a gilt coat-of-arms within a corn wreath on the lid

printed on unmarked postcard paper

small indentations on the exterior of the lid

measuring 55 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Newly Listed the bronze gilt letters "RCAF"(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type III (1806 1808). In silver with blue, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a fasces on the ring, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, the reverse centrepiece rotated clockwise slightly, intact enamels, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA National Order of the Legion