Coat of Arms of the Second French Empire, under Napoleon III (1852–1870)
The Arms depicts a shield with a golden eagle in front of a blue background. The shield is surrounded by Napoleon's Imperial mantle, filled with bees. The shield is topped by a golden eagle crown, surrounding the shield is the Legion d'honneur. Cross behind the shield are the Scepter of justice and mercy.
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