France, Second Empire. A Superb Miniature Chain, C.1855 GTRexclude with slightly larger pockets below

with slightly larger pockets below each

edged on top and bottom with golden twisted Cellion wire

The Battalion was demobilized on June 29

as evidenced by the ghosted pattern on the board but has been lost to time

He had intended to make a career of the Army

France, Second Empire. A Superb Miniature Chain, C.1855 GTRexclude with slightly larger pockets belowLegion of Honour, in Gold and enamels, 13 mm x 14 mm; Order of St. Louis, c. 1800, Gold and enamels, 12 mm x 13 mm; Austria, Order of Leopold, c. 1825, Gold and enamels, 10 mm x 17 mm; St. Helena Medal, 1821, bronze, 11 mm x 16 mm; very fine quality miniatures, generally very fine to extremely fine condition; Chain, in 18k Gold, very fine quality, with French hallmarks; Original case, maker marked on inside lid " REGALIA MFR H. SLINGSBY LTD.