France, Ii Republic. A Legion Of Honour In Gold, Commander, C.1860 Archive with small San Marco badge

with small San Marco badge attached (obtained as a grouping)

the reverse inscribed “Viruti” (Latin - Virtue)

with the individual inscriptions in handwritten black ink

minor contact marks and edge bumps due to wear

Distinguished Conduct Medal (13204 Pte

France, Ii Republic. A Legion Of Honour In Gold, Commander, C.1860 Archive with small San Marco badge(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur). 1852 1870 Issue. In Gold consisting of a five armed white enameled cross with ball finials, presenting finely enameled green laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a bust of Napoleon surrounded by a blue enameled border inscribed NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCIS (Napoleon Emperor of France), reverse centre presenting the French Imperial Eagle with blue enamel surround with inscription HONNEUR ET PATRIE