France, Second Empire. An Order Of The Reunion, Knight's Badge, c.1850 Auction The exterior is flanked on

The exterior is flanked on each side by dual machine-embroidered red threaded bands

wear present on the felt backer

Acquired from the estate of Major Friedrich Franz von Hanstein

‘Achievement’ booklet documenting the record of the 102 (Ceylon) squadron

France, Second Empire. An Order Of The Reunion, Knight's Badge, c.1850 Auction The exterior is flanked on(Ordre de la Runion). Instituted 1811 by Napoleon Bonaparte. In silver gilt, the badge presents twelve white enamel rays with ball finials, with clusters of seven arrows in each quadrant linked by a solid ribbon near the edge which has been twice engraved A JAMAIS (Forever) between the 9 to 3 oclock rays on each side, the obverse central medallion presenting a central N encircled by a wreath, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed A JAMAIS, the