France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Auction Archive He was part of the

He was part of the Permanent Active Air Force (PAAF) Unit

and pinned with two gilded rank pips

Measuring 198 mm (w) x 161 mm (h)

1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR

tape residue on the reverse of its original triangular ribbon)

France, I Empire. A Fine & Early Légion D'honneur, Knight, Reduced Size, C.1807 Auction Archive He was part of the(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