France, Second Empire. A Superb Miniature Chain, C.1855 GTRexclude edged on top and bottom

edged on top and bottom with golden twisted Cellion wire

He had intended to make a career of the Army

good/fine condition

with John Christie Stocker at the right wearing his India Medal with two clasps

as evidenced by the ghosted pattern on the board but has been lost to time

France, Second Empire. A Superb Miniature Chain, C.1855 GTRexclude edged on top and bottomLegion of Honour, in Gold and enamels, 13 mm x 14 mm; Order of St. Louis, c. 1800, Gold and enamels, 12 mm x 13 mm; Austria, Order of Leopold, c. 1825, Gold and enamels, 10 mm x 17 mm; St. Helena Medal, 1821, bronze, 11 mm x 16 mm; very fine quality miniatures, generally very fine to extremely fine condition; Chain, in 18k Gold, very fine quality, with French hallmarks; Original case, maker marked on inside lid " REGALIA MFR H. SLINGSBY LTD.