France, II Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight & an Order of the Lily Republic of Situated beneath the studs are

Situated beneath the studs are cockades

constructed of green wool

84th Canadian Militia Helmet Plate - In bronze gilt

but the pair is in overall near mint condition

France, II Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Knight & an Order of the Lily Republic of Situated beneath the studs are(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). Instituted May 1802. II Empire (1852 1870). A beautiful legion of honour, in silver, presenting a white maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled laurel and oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold presenting the right facing portrait of Luis Napoleon, encircled by a blue ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAISE, the reverse medallion presenting an eagle on a