FRANCE ORDRE DE LA LÉGION D'HONNEUR, instituted in 1802 First Empire ribbon bar In gilt and chased bronze, marked "1804" on an amatized background. Reverse side with two wearing rings. 4 x 1.5 cm B.E. A Presidential-era knight's star with biretta is attached. This type of biretta is typical of the first awards of the Order. Origin : Former Napoleonic collection of the Prince's Palace of Monaco (1st sale, lot 57) A decoration of the order of the Legion of Honour in gilt and chiseled brass