France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer in Gold, c.1860 GTRexclude “Ostende”

“Ostende”

the reverse of the pinback maker marked “B

on its original type II military division ribbon with pinback

with ornate cherry blossom and floral motives

Only 700 pieces awarded

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Officer in Gold, c.1860 GTRexclude “Ostende”(Ordre National de la Lgion d'honneur). Instituted in 1802. 1852 1870 Issue. An officers decoration in silver gilt, 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 in Gold depicts