ORDER OF THE IRON CROWN (Ordine Reale Italiano della Corona Ferrea – Ordre de la Couronne de Fer)

Knight`s Badge, 34x26 mm, Silver, with the Imperial eagle resting on blue enameled pointed crown with ball finials, the obverse, oval gilt portrait of Napoleon I facing left; with round suspension ring and ribbon. A later replacement order, of high quality! I
A beautiful and extremely rare miniature (as worn also for everyday`s use on the uniform, as noticeable on contemporary portraits) from 1810 ca., of the nest quality and excellent condition. Dim.: 14,0 x 9,0 mm.; weigth 9,0 grams