Exceptional Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Reunion (18 - Lot 135

Exceptional Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Reunion (1811/1815). High-quality silver jewel, 12 dome-shaped points engraved with interlocking scales (three cheekbones missing), the six branches of the cross are alternated with bundles of feathers and arrows that twice bear the text "A JAMAIS" (FOREVER), the center embossed with the order's own throne motif surrounded by the text "Tout pour l'empire" (Everything for the Empire), all surmounted by an imperial crown with eagle fleurons and the text "Napoléon F (Founder)".Reverse in the center attached by folded tabs, two anti-tilt hooks, large flat iron pin quite heavily oxidized. A very rare insignia, only 61 Grand Crosses were awarded during the short life of the order, which disappeared forever with the fall of the Empire. Weight 63.3 grams size 100 x 100 mm/ (Condition 1-)