France, La Presidence. A Legion of Honour, Reduced Size Officer, c. 1850 Province of China a scarce identity badge in

a scarce identity badge in extremely fine condition

a superb display piece signed by a legendary participant and commander of the Civil War and Spanish-American War in extremely fine condition

each measuring 24 mm (w) x 22

accompanied by a post-war signed photo of legendary German boxing champion Max Schmeling

the obverse bearing a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV

France, La Presidence. A Legion of Honour, Reduced Size Officer, c. 1850 Province of China a scarce identity badge in(Honneur et Patrie). Instituted in 1802. Type VI. La Presidence (1851 1852). A reduced size officer, in silver, with Gold centerpieces, with white, blue, and green enamels, five pointed star in white enamel surrounded by green enamelled laurel wreath, each of the arms finished with two finials, obverse centrepiece shows the profile of Napoleon with the inscription NAPOLEON EMP. DES. FRANCAIS in blue enamelled ring, reverse centrepiece shows imperial