Description
Military Order of Saint-Louis Jetton 1779 - Silver
5 mm x 74 mm)
with entries and near extremely fine
in silvered and (white border) enameled bronze
This five-fold cross has for centuries been a symbol of the holy city of Jerusalem
A Russian Imperial Crimean War Medal 1853-1856 Newly Listed Military Order of Saint-Louis JettonA Russian Imperial Crimean War Medal 1853 1856 ; Obverse illustrating the intertwining, crowned cyphers of Emperors Nicholas I and Alexander II topped by the all seeing eye emanating flaming rays, inscribed "1853 1854 1855 1856" below the cyphers, reverse inscribed "We Have Set Out Hopes in Thee O Lord, Let Us Never Be Ashamed" in Russian, 28. 5 mm, contact marks, edge nicks, very fine. Footnote: The medal was awarded to non commissioned officers,