SILVER EAGLE OF THE LEGION OF HONOR BELONGING TO MARSHAL OUDINOT, third type 1806-1808, First Empire. 32257
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SILVER EAGLE OF THE LEGION OF HONOR FROM MARSHAL OUDINOT, third type 1806-1808, First Empire. 32257
Silver eagle with five double-pointed rays enameled in white, topped with a crown. Star surrounded by lightly green enameled oak and laurel leaves. Obverse center in gold representing the crowned profile head of the Emperor turned to the left on a background of radiant sun, encircled by a blue enamel circle with the inscription in gold letters: "NAPOLÉON EMP. DES FRANÇAIS." Reverse center showing the Imperial Eagle, head turned to the left, right wing passing behind the body, on a field of Azure, surrounded by a blue enamel circle with the golden motto: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE" (Honor and Fatherland).
Star topped with a crown, independent and topped with a small ball pierced by the suspension ring, surmounted by a small cross, more swollen than that of the second type model, with eight wide petals and eight beaded arches.
The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
Hallmarked bail ring.
Height 5.6 cm, Diameter 3.7 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, with some chips and enamel losses.
PROVENANCE:
From the collections of Château de Malicorne, historical souvenirs of Marshal Oudinot (1791-1863). Sold at ARTCURIAL auction on June 13, 2017, lot 165.
Silver eagle with five double-pointed rays enameled in white, topped with a crown. Star surrounded by lightly green enameled oak and laurel leaves. Obverse center in gold representing the crowned profile head of the Emperor turned to the left on a background of radiant sun, encircled by a blue enamel circle with the inscription in gold letters: "NAPOLÉON EMP. DES FRANÇAIS." Reverse center showing the Imperial Eagle, head turned to the left, right wing passing behind the body, on a field of Azure, surrounded by a blue enamel circle with the golden motto: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE" (Honor and Fatherland).
Star topped with a crown, independent and topped with a small ball pierced by the suspension ring, surmounted by a small cross, more swollen than that of the second type model, with eight wide petals and eight beaded arches.
The crown has a hook inside to be passed through the suspension ball of the easel located between the two upper branches of the cross.
Hallmarked bail ring.
Height 5.6 cm, Diameter 3.7 cm.
France.
First Empire.
Good condition, with some chips and enamel losses.
PROVENANCE:
From the collections of Château de Malicorne, historical souvenirs of Marshal Oudinot (1791-1863). Sold at ARTCURIAL auction on June 13, 2017, lot 165.
Reference :
32257
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).