A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) Hold Whitmore was later transferred to

Whitmore was later transferred to the 21st Infantry Battalion in the European theatre

obverse illustrating a left-facing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

II (BTY SM) W

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

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 Whitmore was later transferred toThis 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,