France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) - 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 35

France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848) - 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Souvenirs of Jules Adolphe SABATIER, sergeant in the 2nd Engineer Regiment, part of the Rome Expeditionary Corps during the 2nd Empire. - His diploma concerning the award of the Mentana Cross or "FIDEI ET VIRTUTI" medal, created by His Holiness Pope Pius IX on November 14, 1867 to commemorate the victory at Mentana (November 13, 1867) in which Garibaldi was defeated. Made in Metz on May 6, 1868. Wearing of this medal was authorized by imperial decree on March 3, 1868 (wear from use, fairly good condition). 31.5 x 21 cm. Two Étoiles de chevalier de la légion d'honneur, Louis-Philippe period (1830-1848) of the same provenance. - Enameled silver knight's star of the Legion of Honor, boar's head hallmark, gold center, complete with its period ribbon (enameled white tips, green foliage and blue centers, worn ribbon, fairly good condition). - Legion of Honor half-size silver star, boar's head hallmark, gold center, without ribbon. (Small enamel chips on the green foliage, good condition).