and loss of scabbard paint resulting in some surface oxidation
He personally saw to the removal of the portees from the area and his initiative and personal courage set a first class example to the men under his command
the exterior mid-section bearing silver aluminum wire tresse
(Reichsnährstand Austellung Fischwaren Medaille)
The well-detailed eagle insignia on the peak has been lost to time
France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration Of The Lily, Reduced Silver Cross, c.1820 Archive and loss of scabbard paintInstituted April 26 1814. A reduced version in hand etched silver, a small white enamelled Maltese cross with small ball finals and Fleur de lys in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents the left facing portrait surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed LOUIS XVIII, the reverse medallion presents a central silver fleur de lys encircled by a blue ring inscribed VIVE LE ROI, the cross is surmounted by a crown, measuring 21. 43 mm (w) x 36. 28 mm