France, Republic. A Decoration Of The Fidelity, C.1805 Archive In silver gilt with multi-coloured

In silver gilt with multi-coloured enamels

constructed of die-stamped silvered tombac

number impressed "13992" on the edge

Footnote: At the time of its establishment in 1923

Peasant Battalions Cross (brass gilt with red and white enamels

France, Republic. A Decoration Of The Fidelity, C.1805 Archive In silver gilt with multi-coloured(Decoration de la fidelite). Instituted in 1815. Type I. A silver, white enamelled, five pointed star, tipped by silver ball finials, the obverse centre presents the bust of King Louis XVIII, surrounded by a ring of black enamel, inscribed FIDELITE DEVOUMENT, the reverse centre presents a fleur de lys, bordered by a ring of black enamel, inscribed 12 AVRIL 3 MAI 1814 19 MARS 8 JUILLET 1815, measuring 29. 38 mm (w) x 46. 99 mm (h inclusive of crown),