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This award was established by Napoleon in 1802 for rewarding serivces in both civil and military.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin France Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Order of the Legion of Honor Chevalier; white enamel on silver cross surrounded by green enamel wreath; Obverse: bust of Napoleon in relief in center disc surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription; crossed French tri-color flags surrounded by blue enamel ring with inscription; solid red silk ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 4.1 × 1.3 × 10.5cm (1 5/8 × 1/2 × 4 1/8 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
Silk
Possible Gold Plating
Enamel
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Unknown Coating or Paint
 Inventory Number A19610087000 Credit Line Donated by Mr. Frederick H. Prince, Jr. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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