France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden A Fine Group of Eight

A Fine Group of Eight Miniatures - Period miniature medals

and with Saratov in reserve

three of which are studio portraits

on original full length neck ribbon)

white and yellow threading embroidered on both sides

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden A Fine Group of Eight(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. Second Empire. (1852 1870). A Crimea Period Legion of Honour Cross, in 18K Gold, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a right facing profile of Napoleon encircled by a blue enamel ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS, the reverse medallion features an eagle with outspread wings, encircled by a blue enamel