France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 Province of China constructed of a cork shell

constructed of a cork shell with a tan-coloured cotton twill exterior liner

Sold with extensive copies of research papers confirming all the awards

along with contact marks on both sides from active use

and a leather tab with six rows of double vertically stamped holes for length adjustment

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 Province of China constructed of a cork shell(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.