Description
centering political eagle in high relief
Three Singing Association Medals (bronze
Slight enamel chipping to reverse green wreath otherwise good very fine condition
1943) and was twice Mentioned in Despatches (June 2
bronzed & laqured
A French Order Of The Lily; Cross Of The Lily 1814-1824 Hold centering political eagle in high(Ordre du Lys, Croix du Lys) : Silver with blue and white enamels, Gold centrepiece on the obverse, 24 mm x 37. 5 mm, extensive chipping evident in both the white and blue enamels, fine. Footnote: The Order was created on April 26, 1814 by the Ordinance of the Comte dArtois (later King Charles X, reigning 1824 1830) acting as Lieutenant General of the Kingdom. It was intended to reward the National Guard of Paris for service in defence of Paris, of