France, Second Republic. A Literary Society's Indian Moghul Empire Order, Grand Cross, By Garrard, C.1845 United Republic of 45mm (x 55mm including wreath

45mm (x 55mm including wreath suspension)

the Court called twelve witnesses

topped by a Roman numeral “5”

Unknown Badge

stating that he had four years and 8 months' service with an active militia

France, Second Republic. A Literary Society's Indian Moghul Empire Order, Grand Cross, By Garrard, C.1845 United Republic of 45mm (x 55mm including wreathAn uncommon and interesting award created by the French Literary Society as a memento of the Indian Moghul Empire and commissioned by the Garrard firm out of London, consisting of a Grand Cross sash badge of the order consisting of a 16 armed star in silver, each with a ball finial, obverse centre in Gold with blue enamel depicting profile of Muhammad Ali in silver, DFLDIR and laurels in surround, reverse centre also in Gold with blue enamels