France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1870 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic white plastic base

white plastic base

Smith faced court-martial for his orders

Knows his work and carries out his duties well

worn cross in nearly extremely fine condition

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight, c.1870 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic white plastic base(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. 1852 1870 Issue. In silver with blue, white and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, laterally pierced ball suspension, hallmarked with a boar's head on the tip of the ribbon on the obverse, measuring 32. 8 mm (w) x 51. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, weighs 12. 55 grams, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms and in the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings on