France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden and with Saratov in reserve

and with Saratov in reserve

white and yellow threading embroidered on both sides

the obverse with a raised central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves

the Order of Agricultural Merit

on original full length neck ribbon)

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour in Gold, Knight, c.1855 visually-hidden and with Saratov in reserve(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. Second Empire. (1852 1870). A Crimea Period Legion of Honour Cross, in 18K Gold, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, green enamelled wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a right facing profile of Napoleon encircled by a blue enamel ring inscribed NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS, the reverse medallion features an eagle with outspread wings, encircled by a blue enamel