France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1860 Auction with reinforced back

with reinforced back

He was discharged in 1918 in England due to these persistent and ongoing sets of illnesses

The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is bestowed upon members of the Navy or Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility

both of most superb quality manufacture

Medal for Manhood and Loyalty with Crossed Swords

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1860 Auction with reinforced back(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). II Empire (1852 1870). In 18 K Gold, a large neck badge presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled oak and laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a profile of Luis Napoleon facing right with inscription NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS in the blue enamel ring surrounding the centerpiece, reverse centerpiece shows an eagle surrounded by blue