France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden and with Saratov in reserve

and with Saratov in reserve

A Fine Group of Eight Miniatures - Period miniature medals

In gilded and enameled bronze

at the age of 45

the obverse with a raised central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden and with Saratov in reserve(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