A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) certificate_of_authenticity where it was noted that

where it was noted that he "Looks older than (his) stated age

It was here that he earned his India General Service Medal with the Hazara and Samana clasps

Simpson of the North Staffordshire Regiment of Foot

5 mm long brass u-shaped clip)

she and her sister ship were forced to switch names

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) certificate_of_authenticity where it was noted thatThis 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,