France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden on original full length neck

on original full length neck ribbon)

In gilded and enameled bronze

A Fine Group of Eight Miniatures - Period miniature medals

Gunner Mark Methuen received the Distinguished Service Cross for Miscellaneous Services

at the age of 45

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden on original full length neck(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