France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1860 Province of China the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a large laurel wreath with berries

(Waffen-SS Insignien für lettische Freiwillige)

As General Smith was quoted as saying

as a unit of Task Force 16

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Commander in Gold, c.1860 Province of China the obverse consisting of a(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