France, Iii Republic. A Gold Miniature Pair, C.1870 Auction Archive star marked and maker marked

star marked and maker marked "MAYER SÖHNE IN WIEN" on the ring

with images of soldiers on occupation duty

"under the banners") was a samurai in the direct service of the Tokugawa shogunate of feudal Japan

This Medal will of itself

Distinguished Flying Cross (in bronze gilt

France, Iii Republic. A Gold Miniature Pair, C.1870 Auction Archive star marked and maker markedFrance; Order of the Legion of Honour, Second Empire (1852 1870) (Gold with red, blue, white and green enamels, 14. 2 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension); and Order of Academic Palms, Type III (1866 1855) (Gold with violet enamels, 9. 5 mm (w) x 15 mm (h)). Both orders mounted to a Gold chain with dual strands of wheat links, 21. 5 mm stickpins on either end, weighing 4. 6 grams. Intact enamels, extremely fine.