Superb Read Eagle Order Breast Star Auction He was commissioned as a

He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant

The cap has evidence of intermittent moth invasion in the steel blue wool

enclosed in a hardcover binder with a blue paper exterior and a black cloth binding

supporting a brass chain link chin strap backed with a black leather and corduroy strap

Superb Read Eagle Order Breast Star Auction He was commissioned as aBreast Star in silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, 74mm, of superb quality manufacture, unmarked, in extremely fine condition, circa 1845; contained within fine quality leatherette original case off issue. Very rare. Attributed to Count Maurice Dietrichstein, tutor and Governor of Napoleon's son, who was also called " King of Rome," " Prince of Parma," " Napoleon II.," and " Duke of Reichstadt." For other awards attributed to Count Maurice