France, II Empire. A National Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Commander Cross, c. 1865. GTRexclude British Red Cross Society Proficiency

British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Red Cross Work Medal: in bronze gilt with red and white enamels

promptly surrendered

the badge depicting an eagle descending on England

1880 - Brass

France, II Empire. A National Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Commander Cross, c. 1865. GTRexclude British Red Cross Society Proficiency(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. In 18 karat gold with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star in white enamel surrounded by green enamelled laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, obverse centrepiece shows the profile of Napoleon with the inscription Napoleon Emp. Des Francais in blue enamelled ring, reverse centrepiece shows imperial eagle facing right surrounded by blue enameled ring with the inscription Honneur