France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 Auction Archive with the paper covering two

with the paper covering two shafts retaining rivets which firmly hold the eagle in place

22 mm (w) x 80

both enclosed in a War Office Folder (green plastic wrapped around a thick cardboard frame

with an upside-down core situating the reinstitution date of “1939” at the twelve o’clock position

the red indicating the branch as Infantry

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 Auction Archive with the paper covering two(La Decoration Du Lys). Instituted April 26, 1814. In silver, a decoration of the Lily, the obverse presenting a Fleur de Lys with a smooth band around the center, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a delicate crown, measures 24. 6 mm (w) x 51. 0 mm (h), weighs 22. 05 grams (including ribbon), worn on a white replacement ribbon, lovely patina, light wear, in near extremely fine condition.