France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 Hold He passed away on August

He passed away on August 22

with light crazing on both the front visor and neck guard

in turn overlaid by a white enameled five-pointed star

In bronze gilt with green enamels

age-appropriate material fatigue to the outer corners

France, Napoleonic Kingdom. A Decoration of the Lily, c.1830 Hold He passed away on August(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.