France, July Monarchy. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1835 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic light blue and red embroidery

light blue and red embroidery

even though I was under the impression that S

securing it to the sub-structure of the helmet

several leaves in the obverse laurel wreath have been re-enamelled

one temporarily blinded by grit blasted into his eyes and the other losing a foot

France, July Monarchy. A Légion D'honneur, Reduced Size, C.1835 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic light blue and red embroidery(Ordre de la Lgion d'Honneur). Instituted in 1802. (1830 1848). In silver with blue, red, white and green enamels, both centrepieces in Gold, hallmarked with a rabbit's head on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse, measuring 22. 5 mm (w) x 34. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on the arms on both sides, original ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Legion of Honour (AKA