France, Bourbon Restoration. A Fidelity Decoration, Type I, C.1815 Archive MInister of Militia and Defence

MInister of Militia and Defence during the First World War)

invalided rather than discharged

During this period he has shown himself to be an outstanding tradesman and an NCO of the highest order

Rare to find a bravery medal with award document

Suhl - Measuring 370 mm in length with the scabbard on

France, Bourbon Restoration. A Fidelity Decoration, Type I, C.1815 Archive MInister of Militia and DefenceAn early version in toned silver with a five armed white enameled cross with obverse Gold centre displaying Louis XVIII, reverse centre in Gold with silver fleur de ly, with early scored ring, measuring 30. 3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h inclusive of swivel crown, horizontally pierced ball suspension and cross), with minor white enamel loss, very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders,