France, I Empire. An Inauguration Of The Legion Of Honour Commemorative Medal 1804 certificate_of_authenticity 9 carat gold

9 carat gold

non-swivel suspension as manufactured

France and Italy

1898 Austrian Commemorative Medal Ribbon

France, I Empire. An Inauguration Of The Legion Of Honour Commemorative Medal 1804 certificate_of_authenticity 9 carat goldIn bronze, marked with a cornucopia and marked "BRONZE" (indicating it was struck at the French Mint after 1880) on the edge, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Emperor Napoleon I and engraver marked "ANDRIEU. F." (Jean Bertrand Andrieu), reverse illustrating the Legion of Honour in the centre, the award backed by a wreath formed by branches of oak leaves and laurel leaves, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "AUSPICE NEAPOLEONE GALLIA