A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) certificate_of_authenticity Simpson of the North Staffordshire

Simpson of the North Staffordshire Regiment of Foot

where it was noted that he "Looks older than (his) stated age

with the rank of Private

she and her sister ship were forced to switch names

A First War South African Victory Medal - (PTE A

A French Legion D'honneur; Officer, In Gold, First Empire Type Iii Cross (1806-1808) certificate_of_authenticity Simpson of the North StaffordshireThis example is First Empire Type III Badge (1806 1808) with replaced Second Restoration medallions c. 1815 1819. Badge in 18kt. Gold and enamels, hallmarked on ring, 38. 5mm (x57. 5mm including crown suspension), just tiny blue enamel chipping, otherwise in extremely fine condition, with lovely old period ribbon; an excellent example of Napoleonic Officer's badge in Gold. Footnote: There are many hybrid crosses in this Order, which may have crowns,