Décorations de Jacques Richelet (1778-1860).

Comprising from bottom to top and right to left: his Officer's Cross of the Order of the Legion of Honour First Empire 4th type (issued by Napoleon I on February 15, 1814), in silver and gold centre with ribbon; his St. Helena Medal (issued on August 12, 1857) with ribbon; his Lily decoration in silver with red ribbon; his Officer's Cross of the Legion of Honour of the July Monarchy period in silver and gold centre with ribbon: his Restoration-era Officer's Cross of the Legion of Honor in silver and gold center with ribbon. Small enamel chips. In an oval frame in blackened wood under a curved glass and green silk velvet background. Inscribed on the back by his grandson Dr. Jules Richelet: "Cross of the Legion of Honor awarded on February 15, 1814 on the battlefield of Champaubert to my grandfather Jacques Richelet, officer in the 1st regiment of Cuirassiers, after the charge of February 14, which earned him on September 1, 1814 his third stripe of captain. Note: Jacques Richelet was born in Sugny (Ardennes) on May 18, 1778 where he died on November 19, 1860. A monument recounting his campaigns has been erected opposite the church gate." Frame: H. 30,5 x W. 26 cm. History The battle of Champaubert is one of the battles of the French campaign, linked to the Sixth Coalition, which took place from the end of December 1813 to April 1814 and during which Napoleon I tried to stop the invasion of France and keep his throne. Despite several victories, including that of Champaubert, and after the entry of Prussian and Russian troops into Paris, the Emperor abdicated on 6 April 1814 and went into exile on Elba. The battle of Champaubert took place on the 10th February 1814. It resulted in a victory for Napoleon I's troops, commanded by Marshal Marmont, over the Russians commanded by General Olsoufiev. This episode is part of the events of the Six Days campaign.