A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold initially as a Sergeant but

initially as a Sergeant but was promoted to Lieutenant at Calgary in 1887

maker marked "KOVNICA SORLINI VARAZDIN" on the clip on the reverse

An Exceptional Order of St

the pair closest to the end having been added by the owner

Union of Public Works Contractors of France and Overseas Long Service Medal

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold initially as a Sergeant butThis example is First Empire Type III Badge (1806 1808) with replaced Second Restoration medallions c. 1815 1819. Badge in 18kt. Gold and enamels, hallmarked on ring, 38. 5mm (x57. 5mm including crown suspension), just tiny blue enamel chipping, otherwise in extremely fine condition, with lovely old period ribbon; an excellent example of Napoleonic Officer's badge in Gold. Footnote: There are many hybrid crosses in this Order, which may have crowns,