crossed bronze swords on the HC ribbon
wear evident on the fabric overlying the hinged area
Enamel damage on the lower arm on the reverse
including a set of collar tabs
the three corner bearing holes indicating previous pin attachment
France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis in Gold, Knight, with Miniature, c.1810 Buy Now crossed bronze swords on theThis lot includes: 1)France, Kingdom. An Order of St. Louis, Knight, c 1800. Instituted in 1693. In 18k Gold and enamel, white enameled Maltese cross, each arm finished with two ball finials, fleur de lys in each quadrant, the obverse centerpiece bearing the image of St. Louis, surrounded by the inscription LUD. M. INST. 1693, the reverse centerpiece bearing a sword and cross, surrounded by the inscription BELLICAE VIRTUTIS PRAEMIUM, 42 mm (h) x 37 mm