Founding of the Legion of Honor, 1804
Object type: Medal
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French
Artist: Bertrand Andrieu|Louis Jaley|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint
Artist bio: French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris|French, 1763–1838|French, Givry 1747–1825 Paris|French, 864–present
Artist role: Artist|Artist|Factory director|Manufactory
Artist nationality: French|French|French| 
Date: 19th century
Medium: Gilt bronze, struck
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit line: Gift of Hon. Levi P. Morton, 1885
Accession year: 1885