Superb Read Eagle Order Breast Star Auction he was taken on strength

he was taken on strength of the 3rd Artillery Brigade on May 22nd

marked "AMICO STERLING"

but quickly gained a reputation for fast cars and fast living

He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant

later issue

Superb Read Eagle Order Breast Star Auction he was taken on strengthBreast 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