France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Reduced Knight, c.1860 Newly Listed each arm joined by a

each arm joined by a richly detailed Griffin clutching a sword and shield

obverse with dual stays and a principle pin assembly

47mm (w) x 8

the band incorporating a 110 mm long fringe in bright yellow cord wrapped in strands of fine gold-coloured wire which braids the cord

where it saw service

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Reduced Knight, c.1860 Newly Listed each arm joined by a(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type VII. Second Empire. (1852 1870). A beautiful decoration, in silver, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold presenting the right facing portrait of Luis Napoleon surrounded by the inscription NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS in a blue enamel ring, the reverse medallion featuring an eagle with spread wings,