FRANCE Rare gold eagle of the 1st type (1804-1806) of the Order of the Legion of…

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Rare gold eagle of the 1st type (1804-1806) of the Order of the Legion of Honor, in gold (750 thousandths) and enamel, reverse with eagle to the right, with its bouffette ribbon. Good condition, small missing blue enamel, white enamel probably redone. First Empire period. Gross weight: 9.7 g. L. 3.5 cm. Ø: 3.5 cm

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