France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, C.1810 Buy Now Squadron Leader in Our Reserve

Squadron Leader in Our Reserve of Air Force Officers / Greeting / Whereas We have thought fit to Nominate and Appoint you to be a Member of Our Distinguished Service Order We do by these Presents Grant unto you the Dignity of a Companion of Our said Order And we do hereby authorize you to Have

Esoplast” on reverse

3 mm (w) x 12

The letter has no recipient’s name and carries a facsimile of Himmler’s signature

There is minimal mothing with only some of the stitching having come loose over the years

France, I Empire. An Order Of The Legion Of Honour, Officer, C.1810 Buy Now Squadron Leader in Our Reserve(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. Type I (1808 1813). In Gold, a beautiful Legion of honour with five with enamelled Maltese arms, the green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant are crisp, the central medallion features a right facing profile of Napoleon, surrounded on a blue enamelled ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCOIS, the reverse medallion features a left facing eagle with outstretched wings