A 2Nd Empire French Legion D'honneur; Knight GTRexclude A Bronze Grade SA Defense

A Bronze Grade SA Defense Badge - maker marked

scratch on the reverse and scattered gilt wear evident overall on the VM

By the end of the year they were successfully transferred via the Rhone to the Mediterranean

Firing on a concentration of enemy infantry

Lieutenant-Colonel Bingham was on leave and command had devolved on the Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO)

A 2Nd Empire French Legion D'honneur; Knight GTRexclude A Bronze Grade SA DefenseA 2nd Empire French Legion D'Honneur; Knight Silver and enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked on the tip of the ribbon on the obverse, 41. 7 mm x 65. 3 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, chipping and crazing evident on the white enamelled points on the arms, very fine.