France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1860 Auction The Navy Distinguished Service Medal

The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is bestowed upon members of the Navy or Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility

Medal for Manhood and Loyalty with Crossed Swords

flowing to her ankles

with reinforced back

He enlisted with the United States Air Force for service in the Vietnam War

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1860 Auction The Navy Distinguished Service Medal(Ordre National de la Lgion dhonneur). II Empire (1852 1870). In 18 K Gold, a large neck badge presenting a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, segments of green enamelled oak and laurel wreath in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting a profile of Luis Napoleon facing right with inscription NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS in the blue enamel ring surrounding the centerpiece, reverse centerpiece shows an eagle surrounded by blue