France, II Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour In Gold, Officer Class, c. 1852 Archive with a double-headed crowned black

with a double-headed crowned black enameled eagle in gilt bronze

who was twice wounded in the trenches before joining No

marked "M" on the lid

the 34th Fort Garry Horse

France, II Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour In Gold, Officer Class, c. 1852 Archive with a double-headed crowned black(Napoleon Empereur des Francais). Instituted in 1802. In silver with white, blue, and green enamels, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, obverse centre shows man with laurel wreath with the inscription Napoleon Empereur des Francais, reverse centre shows eagle surrounded by blue enameled ring with the orders motto Honneur et Patrie, inclusive of crown suspension 61. 2 mm (h) x 40. 2 mm (w), on fine original red ribbon with rosette,