France, La Presidence. A Legion of Honour, Reduced Size Officer, c. 1850 Province of China surface marks and edge bruises

surface marks and edge bruises

with a green-enamelled wreath of laurel leaves between the arms

Rumohr realized that the enemy was about to finally break through for sure

entering the French theatre on March 17th

a scarce identity badge in extremely fine condition

France, La Presidence. A Legion of Honour, Reduced Size Officer, c. 1850 Province of China surface marks and edge bruises(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. Type VI. La Presidence (1851 1852). A reduced size officer, in silver, with Gold centerpieces, with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star in white enamel surrounded by green enamelled laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, obverse centrepiece shows the profile of Napoleon with the inscription NAPOLEON EMP. DES. FRANCAIS in blue enamelled ring, reverse centrepiece shows imperial