France, Ii Empire. A Légion D'honneur, V Class Knight, C.1855 Newly Listed which was halted upon the

which was halted upon the surrender of Japan and was then paid off on February 22

Strengths: keen learner

Two entries into the booklet are of special interest

several minor rips

France, Ii Empire. A Légion D'honneur, V Class Knight, C.1855 Newly Listed which was halted upon the(Ordre national de la Lgion d'honneur, Officier). Instituted in 1802. Type IV (1808 1813). In silver with white, blue and green enamels, Gold centrepieces, hallmarked with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver, post 1838) on the laurel tassels on the reverse and unkown marked on the ring, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green