A Early Napoleon I Legion D'honneur 1806-1808; 1St Model Knight certificate_of_authenticity due to War Office regulations

due to War Office regulations and red tape

Each enemy aircraft that was destroyed had to be confirmed or these would not be credited to the account of the Pilot and Observer

led by Erich von Manstein

in gold and enamels (swords in silver gilt)

numbered "C34219" on the reverse

A Early Napoleon I Legion D'honneur 1806-1808; 1St Model Knight certificate_of_authenticity due to War Office regulationsKnights badge, in silver, center in Gold, 1st Model, Type III (1806 1808), "Small Head Version" Measuring 37mm (x56mm including crown suspension), slight enamel chipping, dark toned, in very good condition; scarce and very desirable Napoleonic Order.